
Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Classic fall cookies with a soft, cake-like texture, topped with a dollop of creamy frosting.
Recipe source: Taste of Home
Recipe source: Taste of Home
Recipe - RIDGEDALE (+Wines & Spirits)

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings48
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups 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
FOR THE FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- TO MAKE FROSTING: In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
48
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 48 servings

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Directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- TO MAKE FROSTING: In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.