"These soft cookies are almost like little pieces of cake. With chopped pecans sprinkled over a confectioners’ sugar frosting, they’re a pretty addition to a dessert table. —Bev Martin, Hardin, Montana..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup canned pumpkin
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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FROSTING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water
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2 cups chopped pecans