"These cream cheese frosted Pumpkin Pecan Cookies embody all of the fall favors we love, combining them into a delicious handheld dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (toasted and divided)
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
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3/4 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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Frosting:
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1/2 cup salted butter
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1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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2 cups powdered sugar