PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. -Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Mylovenezuko Martin
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try. I was pleasantly surprised! They were really delicious.


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


Mark Scott
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best pumpkin cookies he's ever had.


KIMKAM DAZZLINGSKIN
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're especially popular with my kids.


Usama Arain
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat! The pumpkin flavor is warm and comforting, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


asad qureshi qureshi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit dry and the frosting was too thick.


Farhan Gawas
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall I really enjoyed them.


Abdullah arfin Joy
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin cookies, but these ones changed my mind. The frosting was especially delicious.


R Studio
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I made these cookies for a Halloween party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Favour Ukachi
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These pumpkin cookies were absolutely divine! The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cookies. I will definitely be making these again and again.