Pumpkin Cookies

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: 40 mins
• 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.