Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups fresh pumpkin
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or use Silpat.
In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, pumpkin and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in flour, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Drop cookies by scant tablespoons onto baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and transfer to wire rack to cool. Once cookies are cooled, frost with the cream cheese frosting listed below.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
INGREDIENTS
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ lb unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
PREPARATION
In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. On low speed, add the powdered sugar and blend thoroughly.