pumpkin cookies with penuche frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together shortening, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and white sugar. mix in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; mix into the creamed mixture. stir in walnuts. drop dough by heaping spoonfuls the prepared baking sheets.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. cool on wire racks.
• in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. cool slightly, then stir in the milk, and beat until smooth. gradually stir in 2 cups confectioners' sugar until frosting has reached desired consistency. spread on cooled cookies.