Spicy Pumpkin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

In extra large mixing bowl, mix together shortening and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
Add pumpkin and egg, beat until combined.
In another bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda.
Beat into pumpkin mixture until combined.
Drop by rounded teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until top seems firm. Remove and cool.
Prepare Cookie Glaze.
Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.
Yields 42 to 48 cookies.