By Special Request~Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

My friend Wendy asked that I post this recipe.  Super easy cookies - perfect for this time of year...enjoy!


Pumpkin Cookies
1 cup butter
3 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin filling


5 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg (yes, we grate our own nutmeg....makes a HUGE difference)

1. Mix first 5 ingredients in mixer
2. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients in mixer
4. Drop by rounded spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet (I put on parchment paper)
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
6. Cool on rack and frost when cool

Frosting
In mixer blend until smooth:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. milk
1 stick softened butter
2 Tbsp. vanilla
5 cups powdered sugar


*Makes about 4 dozen cookies*