Mom's Pumpkin Cookies

Mom used to make these soft moist cookies quite often as we were growing up. She used to top them with a shortening frosting but I did a cream cheese frosting instead. They were quite a hit with the family.--Elnora


1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup pumpkin

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cream the first five ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients, mixing well. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes.

Cool then frost.

Mom's Crisco Frosting:
1/2-1 tsp crisco
about 3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
milk until spreading consistency

Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese
2-3 cups powdered sugar
3 sprinkles of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbsp. milk (start with 1; want the frosting to be a little thick)
Zest of one lemon (optional)

Nichole's Butter Frosting:
1/4 c. butter, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond