Soft Pumpkin-Molasses Cookies with Spiced Mascarpone Cream

Instructions

Soft Pumpkin-Molasses Cookies:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. 
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl.
3. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in another large bowl until combined. Beat in pumpkin and molasses until blended. Gradually fold into dry ingredients.
4. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place balls 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Spiced Mascarpone Cream:

1. Beat cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in the mascarpone, pumpkin and cinnamon just until combined. Add confectioners' sugar, a tablespoon at a time, until desired sweetness.
2. Dollop mascarpone cream on cookies; dust with cinnamon.