Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Taste of home recipe

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• FROSTING:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• water or lemon juice
• cinnamon

Directions

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
• For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar with enough water or lemon juice to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with cinnamon.