Pumpkin Cookies

Submitted by Cassie2007

"These are delicious cookies! I got this recipe from my Foods class. These are perfect during the fall months. Make the icing first so it is ready when the cookies come out of the oven."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

ingredients

• Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• Icing

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Icing (Make first):.
2. Heat the butter, milk, and brown sugar together in a saucepan until smooth and melted.
3. Let cool slightly and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
4. Set aside.
5. Cookies:.
6. Cream together with a mixer the shortening, canned pumpkin, sugar, and the egg.
7. Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon till smooth.
8. Drop by spoonful on a greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
10. Spread the icing on the warm cookies.