Ingredients

The following ingredients have 13 Servings
  • 2 cups butter (softened)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 15- ounce can pumpkin
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 package cream cheese (8-oz, softened)
  • 1 lb powdered sugar (about 3 3/4 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ground cinnamon sprinkled on top (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined then add and beat in pumpkin.
  • Add the flour slowly until combined.
  • Drop dough by the tablespoon or small cookie dough scoop onto non-stick baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until tops are set.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.
  • Enjoy!