Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 sticks butter, softened

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1 cup solid pack pumpkin

1 cup oats (or instant oatmeal)

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Grease to baking sheets.

2. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream butters. Gradually add in sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla, mix well.

4. Alternate additions of dry mixture and pumpkin, mixing well after each addition.

5. Drop dough on prepared pans with a spoon, and bake for about 9-10 minutes, until cookies are just starting to brown.

6. Pull out the cookies, and gently press a small cookie cutter in the center of each, careful not to go all the way through.

7. Bake for about 1 more minute, until cookies are golden brown. Wait about 5 minutes to remove to wire racks.

Comments:

These are the absolute perfect autumn cookie. Warm and delightful, they will be a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert. Imprinting them with a maple leaf or turkey cutter adds to the ensemble, and will make your guests adore your creativity.

Serving: about 4 dozen