Pumpkin Cookies with Penuche Frosting

==Description==
==Ingredients==
* 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
==Directions==
# 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 onto 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.
== Contributed by: ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes