Iced Pumpkin Cookies

These are fabulous, soft and fluffy cookies packed with flavor. The icing really brings them up a notch. I got this recipe from a friend. This makes a lot - great for a party or tailgate in the fall!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 60-72 cookies

Ingredients

• Cookies

• 2  cups shortening
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 2  cups pumpkin
• 5  cups flour
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon

• Icing

• 6  tablespoons brown sugar
• 6  tablespoons milk
• 1  lb powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all cookie ingredients, mixing well.
3. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they test done to the poke test.
5. While the first batch is baking, combine the icing ingredients and mix well.
6. As each batch comes out, let rest for a few minutes until set and then move to a drying rack.
7. Ice while still warm.