Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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I love these cookies. I have had this recipe for several years and make it every holiday season. They are always gobbled right up. Enjoy Ingredients:
1-3/4 cup shortening |
3-1/2 cups granulated sugar |
7 eggs |
1 large can pumpkin |
5 cups flour |
3-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
7 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup chopped pecans |
frosting |
1 large package cream cheese softened |
1/2 stick butter |
3 tablespoons powdered sugar |
4 tablespoons finely chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients and beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
2. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
3. Combine cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar and mix untl smooth.
4. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and garnish with chopped nuts.
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