10/06/2022
Fall is here at last. How about a delicious yet easy recipe for Pumpkin Cookies?
Ingredients
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 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
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.
Test Kitchen Tips
• To soften the cream cheese, let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 125 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
