Kurt & Missi

Pumpkin Cookies

These little devils are the cookies i was referring to in a previous post. Which i still will not admit how many of these i actually had. ;) These cookies are now famous at my Husbands work. They really are UH-mazing 

. Enjoy!

Combine:

1 Cup Shortening

3 Cups Sugar

Add:

2 eggs

Mix in:

1 large can pumpkin (30 ounces)

Now add:

1 tsp. vanilla

5 cups flour

And then add:

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

Add Chocolate chips if you'd like 

Now, bake @ 350 for about 10-12 minutes.

 Let cool & then ice using the following Cream Cheese icing.

Cream Cheese Icing:

Combine:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

Gradually mix in:

2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend until smooth. Store in the refrigerator after use.

Recipe courtesy of Allison @ www.houseofhepworths.com