ICED PUMPKIN COOKIES

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My 2-year-old son, Joshua, especially likes testing-or should I say consuming-these chunky cookies! -Johna Nilson, Vista, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granola without raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and pumpkin. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the granola, walnuts, chips and cranberries. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth. , Spread over cooled cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.