Pumpkin- Pecan Softies with Maple Icing - Diamond Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/4 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 cups chopped toasted pecans, divided
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup