Name: Pumpkin Walnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 8 s
Total time: 23 s
Yield: 60
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) buttersoftened; 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extractdivided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamondivided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup walnutschopped; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter; 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheeseat room temperature; Walnut pieces (optional)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Step 2

Combine 1 cup butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add pumpkin, egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Continue beating for 1 to 2 minutes or until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 cup walnuts by hand. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 4

Combine powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice in medium mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Garnish with walnuts.