Last Saturday, the holiday baking began with my sister Cheryl's delicious pumpkin cookies :).  Yummy!  Here's the recipe if you want to try them . . .

Pumpkin Cookies

1 c. shortening

3 c. sugar

2 eggs

2 c. canned pumpkin

2 t. vanilla

2 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon

2 t. baking powder

1 t. salt

1 t. nutmeg

5 c. Flour

Mix well.  Drop by tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees, 8-10 minutes.

Frosting

4 oz softened cream cheese

¼ c. butter

1 t. vanilla

1 lb. Powdered sugar

Beat until smooth.  Frost cookies once they are cool.

Download pumpkin_cookies.doc for a printable version :).  Enjoy!!