Frosted Jumbo Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin is not just for making pies. They make delicious cookies as well. These cookies are big and full of flavor!

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 c.  brown sugar
1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. walnuts, chopped (optional)

Frosting

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.  Line 2 cookie or baking trays with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 

Add pumpkin and vanilla.  Mix thoroughly.

Add cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder and flour.  Stir in the oatmeal. 

Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.

Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto a baking sheet, keeping the cookies at least 2-inches apart. 

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned, and the cookies are firm. Remove the cookies from cookie sheets and place onto wire racks to cool. 

Mix frosting, if desired.

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and butter.  Beat until light and fluffy. You can tint with orange food coloring if desired.

Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla, beating until smooth.  Spread over cooled cookies.