PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES COPYCAT TASTE OF HOME

Pumpkin Spice Cookies COPYCAT Taste of Home image

Provided by CHEF GRPA

Categories Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 84 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 -3 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

1. 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.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with pecans.
Tip's: I doubled the icing recipe to have enough and had a perfect amount. I also added a little cinnamon to the icing and sprinkled cinnamon sugar on top instead of using nuts.
Next time I will add more spices and maybe add some cinnamon or nutmeg to the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 68.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.1, Protein 1.1