Pumpkin Cookies with Icing

Fall is in full swing and October is the month of pumpkins. I have been trying to increase my baking skills and have developed a love for making cookies from scratch. I found this recipe online and it turned out really well. Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect Fall cookies.

What you need:

For the Cookies:
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
(You can also add nuts if you like-walnuts are a great addition)

For the Icing:
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 cups confectioners sugar

How to Make them:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets
2. In a large bowl, mix together shortening, sugar. Mix in pumpkin, egg. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix on low speed till thoroughly combined
   
3. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheets
4. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven
   
5. Cool cookies on wire racks
6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. Cool slightly, then stir in the milk, and beat until smooth. Gradually stir in 2 cups confectioners' sugar until frosting has reached desired consistency (Note: Icing will thicken as it sits so just add a little bit of milk to thin it out
   
7. Spread icing on cooled cookies

Give this wonderful Fall treat a try and enjoy!

Happy Baking!