SPICE PUMPKIN COOKIES

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These soft cookies are almost like little pieces of cake. With chopped pecans sprinkled over a confectioners' sugar frosting, they're a pretty addition to a dessert table. -Bev Martin, Hardin, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

merna memo
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Shahzad Sadiq
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for Halloween.


Sohail Sahib
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These cookies are the perfect way to celebrate fall. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Aman Raj
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Papu Panda
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


Sweeto Aamir
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The spices really balance out the pumpkin flavor.


Anando Mia
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're full of warm spices and the pumpkin flavor is just right.


Andiswa Mbolekwa
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved helping me measure the ingredients and mix the dough.


Alzira Belinda
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


White Dawn Death
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I love the addition of pumpkin puree to these cookies. It makes them so moist and flavorful.


FG Chi
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These cookies are the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


Haymish Moxey
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to cookie recipe for fall.


Olaiya Emmanuel
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. I love the combination of spices.


Ethan TEM
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I made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


ANAS ALAHMADI
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making them again.