Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

In this instructable, I will show you how to make Frosted Pumpkin Cookies.

For this recipe you will need:

2 c all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 c melted butter

1 c canned pumpkin

1 tsp baking powder

1 egg

1 c sugar

For the frosting:

4 c powdered sugar

8 oz creamed cheese, softened

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c butter, melted

Mix the melted butter and sugar together in a large bowl.

Now add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.

Now combine the egg and vanilla to the mixture.

Now add the pumpkin and mix it in.

Add the flour now and mix it in completely.

Drop the batter by spoonfuls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in an oven that has been preheated to 350° for about 11 minutes, or until the cookies are set.

Cool the cookies on a wire rack.

Now, these are delicious the way they are, but if you want frosting....read on.

Combine the melted butter and cream cheese until creamy.

Blend in the vanilla to the mixture.

Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Add the frosting to the cookies.

I hope you liked this instructable (and pumpkin!).

If you make these, let me know what you think!