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.

Sunil Kathayat
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect fall treat.


Saiful Hoque
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These cookies are so good! I love the soft and chewy texture. The spices are perfectly balanced and give the cookies a delicious fall flavor.


Ashley Moore
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Sade Ahmed
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love the combination of spices.


Evelyn Laryea
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These cookies are easy to make and they turn out perfect every time. I love the way the spices warm up the flavor of the pumpkin.


Jason Holbrook
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're the perfect fall treat.


Safayat hosen Joy
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These cookies are so good! I love the soft and chewy texture. The spices are perfectly balanced and give the cookies a delicious fall flavor.


con star
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Hummels
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love the combination of spices.


Mehran Mehran
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They're a fun and festive way to celebrate fall.


Jeremy Phillips
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they still came out perfectly. They're a great fall treat.


Nkemakolam Emelda
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The spices really make them special. I would definitely recommend giving them a try.


sarosh rashid
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These cookies were so delicious! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making these again.