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Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pumpkin-butter-pecan-cookies, pumpkin-cookies, pumpkin-pecan-cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 36 cookies (may vary)
Calories 199kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans toasted and divided
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange pecans on a sheet pan in a single layer. Toast for 6-8 minutes just until fragrant. Set aside to cool. Line 3 large baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • To make the cookies: Use a whisk to sift together flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Use an electric mixer to cream together butter, vegetable shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium high speed for 2-3 minutes or just until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape sides of bowl periodically.
  • Add pumpkin puree and vanilla beating until fully incorporated. Lower speed of mixer gradually adding sifted dry ingredients. Beat just until fully moistened and combined. Mix in 1 cup pecans by hand. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Use a 1 1/2 Tbsp ice cream scoop to divide cookie dough dropping onto prepared pans leaving 2 inches between.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or just until set. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • To make frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat together butter, cream cheese and vanilla until fluffy. Lower speed of mixer and gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Frost cookies, sprinkling with reserved pecans. May dust tops with additional ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
  • Store leftovers chilled in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1237IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg