Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. nutmeg
• 1/2 c. plus 1 T. butter, softened
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• 1 c. canned pumpkin
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 t. vanilla extract, divided
• 1 T. maple syrup
• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 3 T. milk
• Optional: colored sugar, candy sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla and maple syrup until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 17 minutes, until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks and cool completely.

For Vanilla Glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk and remaining butter (melted) and vanilla; stir until smooth. Drizzle Vanilla Glaze over cookies. Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.

Makes about 3 dozen.