Pumpkin Cookies

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 32 cookies

• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

Frosting

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine. Mix well and drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
2. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
3. Frosting: Boil first three ingredients together for 2 minutes.
4. Cool and add powdered sugar and vanilla.
5. Ice cool cookies.

Reviews

[shalallo]

I followed the tips listed in other people's reviews and these turned out delicious!!! I was in a bit of a rush so I didn't have the time to make the icing (no time to wait for it to cool, etc), so I used a container of cream cheese icing, perfect!! I will totally be using this recipe again next fall!

[sher440]

Maybe I expected more... they are okay but I am still on the search for a good pumpkin cookie. Sort of a boring cookie, and the frosting helped, but not quite what I was looking for. I made a batch for a gathering tonight, though, so I guess I'll see what they all say.

[Chef #1039321]

I'm not even done making these yet - still in the baking process - but so far I'm having to force myself not to consume them as they roll out. So fluffy and delicious. I used half regular flour and half whole wheat, and earth balance spread instead of shortening. So good. They could use a little more spice, but that's easily remedied next time - and there will be a next time.