Spice Pumpkin Cookies

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large 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
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water
• 2 cups chopped pecans

1. 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.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough water to achieve frosting consistency. Frost cookies; sprinkle with pecans.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spice-pumpkin-cookies/ (may not work)