Soft Iced Pumpkin Cookies
"Add in some chopped cranberries to the cookie mixture if desired, and to take these cookies to yet another level sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the icing, adjust the spice amount starting with the lower amount for a mild spice flavor --- if you prefer a harder glaze use Cookie Icing/Frosting That Hardens..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons maple extract (or use vanilla or 1 teaspoon each)
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1 cup pure pumpkin puree (do not use pumpkin pie filling)
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2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted to remove any small lumps)
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 teaspoon maple extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
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3 tablespoons half-and-half cream (or use milk)
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