Spicy Pumpkin Cookies

• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• Cookie Glaze (recipe follows)
• chopped nuts (optional)

1. In an extra large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin and egg; beat until combined.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and baking soda; beat into the pumpkin mixture until combined.
4. Spoon by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake in a 375u0b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops seem firm.
6. Remove; cool on wire racks.
7. Prepare Cookie Glaze; spread over the cookies.
8. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts, if you like.
9. Makes 42 to 48 cookies.

shortening, sugar, pumpkin, egg, flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=480998 (may not work)