Week 23 - Dicky Bird's Spicy Pumpkin Cookies

Dicky Bird's Spicy Pumpkin Cookies

1 1/2 C pumpkin puree (http://dickybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2015/10/processing-pumpkins-101.html for homemade 

2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. allspice
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. ginger
1/2 t. ground cloves
1/2 t. salt

Mix spices into puree, let sit while you mix the dough.

Cream together

1 C butter (2 softened sticks)
1 C white sugar
1 C dark brown sugar

add and blend well:

1 t. vanilla
2 eggs

add the spiced pumpkin puree - mix well

add and mix well:

1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
4 C flour

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment lined cookie sheet, bake 350 degrees for 12 min.  Yield - 5 doz.

Simple glaze:

3 C confectioners sugar
5 T milk
4 T melted butter
1 t. vanilla

Mix together and frost cookies.

Soft and yummy! 

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

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