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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

Cookie

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

Icing

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Start by creaming the shortening and sugar together add the pumpkin and mix.
  • Add the egg, vanilla and cinnamon and mix.
  • Add your dry ingredients and mix.
  • Scoop on to baking sheet and bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
  • While cookies are baking start making your frosting.
  • Add brown sugar and powdered sugar to melted butter and stir.
  • Add vanilla and milk and mix until blended.
  • Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes and scoop a small spoon full on each cookie while still warm.