Posted by: Kamsy 09-22-99 6:26 PM
Pumpkin Cookies
2 c.flour
1 t.baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt)
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. cooked & mashed, or canned pumpkin
1 egg
Preheat oven to 350° F and grease cookie sheet.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Combine last 4 ingredients and add to dry mixture.
Stir gently to form smooth batter.
Drop by teaspoonsful on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated 350 oven for 10-12 minutes.
Frosting:
3 T. butter
4 T. milk
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. confectioner's sugar
1 t.vanilla
Boil butter, milk and brown sugar, stirring constantly for 2 minutes; cool.
Add confectioner's sugar and vanilla and beat until well combined.
Spread on cooled cookies.