Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

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  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 1 c pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350; line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until well blended; add pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients. Drop by rounded table spoon onto prepared cookie sheets.

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before moving cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Once cool you may glaze the cookies.

GLAZE:

  • 2 c powdered sugar (more or less depending on the consistency that you would like to achieve)
  • 3 tbsp whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 drops red food coloring
  • 4-5 drops yellow food coloring

Combine all ingredients for glaze in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

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