12 Days of Cookies, Day 6: Pumpkin spice cookies

Take a look at one of our top recipes: Christie M. from Port Moody, B.C.'s Pumpkin spice cookies!

Holiday baking season is underway, and we’re excited to share 12 of our favourite submissions from our annual Cityline Holiday Cookie Swap to add to your repertoire! Take a look at one of our top recipes: Christie M. from Port Moody, B.C.’s Pumpkin spice cookies!

Happy holidays, and happy baking!

Pumpkin spice cookies

Cookie ingredients:

  • 1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting ingredients:

  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp boiling water
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Method:

In a large mixing 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 dry ingredients; gradually add to pumpkin mixture.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack to cool.

For frosting, in a bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies, sprinkle with pecans.

Submitted by Christie M.
Port Moody, B.C.