Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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A classic cream cheese frosting tops pleasantly spiced pumpkin cookies. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture.Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup canned pumpkin |
2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.
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