Ingredients:1 cup pumpkin
1 egg
2 cups flour - all purpose
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Directions:Step 1: Preheat oven to 350.
Step 2: Cream sugar and shortening.
Step 3: Add vanilla, egga, and pumpkin.
Step 4: Sift dry ingredients.
Step 5: Add remaining ingredients - mix well.
Step 6: Use teaspoon to drop cookies on cookie sheet.
Step 7: Bake 10-12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.
Pumpkin Cookie Frosting:
Ingredients:3 tablespoons butter
½ cup brown sugar
4 tablespoons milk
Directions:Step 1: Bring above ingredients to a boil in sauce pan. Cool for a short while.
Step 2: Add: 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1 or more cups powdered sugar.
Step 3: Put onto cookies and ENJOY!