GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED SOFT PUMPKIN COOKIES

Grandma's Old Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies image

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

COOKIES:
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c solid pack pumpkin (like libby's)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c optional: nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
GLAZE:
2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Cookies: In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, egg and vanilla; beat until light and creamy. Add dry ingredients; mix well. (OPTIONAL: Add 1/2 cup nuts, raisins, OR chocolate chips.) Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets. Smooth tops of cookies. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies
2. Glaze: In small bowl, combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.