Melt-In-Your Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

By 69#abe!A

Ingredients

• 2 c butter, softened
• 2 c sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 15-oz can pumpkin
• 4 c flour
• Frosting
• 1/2 c butter
• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1/4 c milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 3/4 c powdered sugar
• cinnamon (opitional)

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat 2 c butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 2 tsp vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in pumpkin. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.

Drop by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until tops are set. Let cool.

In small saucepan, heat 1/2 c butter and brown sugar until melted and smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Stir in milk and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Spread on cookies. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.