Honey-Date Pumpkin Cookies
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon whole milk
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped dates
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in honey and egg. Add pumpkin and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, pecans and poppy seeds.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment lined
- . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cream and vanilla until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/honey-date-pumpkin-cookies/ (may not work)