Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

I love pumpkin everything. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin soup, and so I thought it was only the right thing to do to make a pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving this year. I had to work, so I wanted a recipe that would make enough for Alex to take some to my family, and so I could bring some to work. I've made plenty of cookies in my day, and this is BY FAR the best cookie/dessert I've ever made! You can check out the original recipe here.

What you'll need:

2 cups butter, softened

2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 15-ounce can pumpkin

4 cups all-purpose flour

For the frosting:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 to 4 cups powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl beat the 2 cups of butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and the nutmeg. Beat until combined. Beat in the eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla until combined. Beat in pumpkin. Beat in the flour by slowly adding a cup at a time.

2. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are set.  Transfer to wire racks to cool.

3. For frosting, in a small saucepan heat the 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until melted and smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Slowly beat in powdered sugar until smooth (I used 3 cups and it was the perfect amount). Spread frosting on cookies. ENJOY!
These cookies were gone in a matter of minutes once I shared with everyone! They're so soft and delicious, I couldn't tell you how many I had. What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes?
xoxo,
Katelyn