Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup pumpkin
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• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup dates or raisins
• 1/2 cup nuts

Frosting:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/4 tsp. milk
• 3/4 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Cream margarine and sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and blend into creamed mixture. Add nuts and dates. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 12-15 minutes. Cool and frost with frosting. Frosting: Cook first three ingredients until well dissolved; add vanilla and powdered sugar.

By Robin from Washington, IA