Pumpkin cookies

Pumpkin cookies

2 1/2 cups    Unbleached white flour

1teas. Baking soda

1teas baking powder

1 teas. Ground cinnamon

1/2 teas. Ground nutmeg

1/2 teas. Salt

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup softened butter (1 stick)

1 cup pumpkin puree( fresh or canned)

1 egg

1 teas. Vanilla extract

1/2 cup well chopped nuts( walnuts or pecans)

  Mix in large bow flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon,nutmeg and salt.

  Beat sugar and butter till well blended.

  Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract.

  Gradually add in flour mixture mix well

Add in nuts if you choose to add them 

Drop by teaspoon full on pan sprayed sheet 

Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes

  Cool before frosting

Frosting

8 oz softened cream cheese

4 tab. Softened butter

2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teas. Vanilla extract

 Beat cream cheese bad butter till smooth and add in powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. If you have leftover frosting put in fridge