Pumpkin Cookies

What are the holidays without yummy treats! Here is one of my favorite recipes in the fall. These cookie almost have a muffin like texture to them. Baking these will make your house smell amazing for hours! I got this recipe from Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook. Copyright 1997

Pumpkin Cookies

Heat oven to 350F

Bake for 10-15 minutes

In a large bowl combine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter softened
Beat until light and fluffy

Next add in
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
blend well

Lastly add in
2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
blend well
you can also add 3/4 cup chopped nuts if you'd like.

Frosting

For those of you who want something a little sweeter

In a medium saucepan combine

3 tablespoons of margarine/butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

bring to a boil, stir constantly

COOL 10 min

Next add in 

1/4 cup milk

beat till smooth

lastly add in

1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar