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.

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