Pumpkin Cookies with Buttercream Frosting

I made these back in the fall for a law school potluck and they were a hit. Seriously, I still get compliments on these cookies. They were soft, not too sweet, and true to name - melted in your mouth. To give credit - I did not come up with this recipe on my own - I found it here - http://parentpretty.com/pumpkin-cookies-recipe/.

That being said, I have it posted below because I made a few minor changes. 

Ingredients:

Cookie:

• 2 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp baking power
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sale
• 1 tsp cinnamon power
• 1 tsp nutmeg powder
• 1/3 cup egg white
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 15oz can pumpkin pie mix
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Frosting:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1tsp vanilla
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• cinnamon power to sprinkle

here's everything ready to go:

Direction for cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Prepare cookie sheet and spray with oil (I just use wax paper and spray pam)
3. Put 2 cups of butter in a small microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds (or until softened and almost melted).
4. Combine butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. I started with an electric mixer which was driving me crazy so I just used a rubber spatula and mixed until combined.
5. Add eggs and vanilla until combined.
6. Add pumpkin until combined.
7. Slowly add the flour. Add about 1 cup, mix, then add another cup, and repeat until all the flour is mixed in.
8. Roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet about 1.5 inches apart. The original recipe said to do it by 1 tsp and place 2 inches apart. I didn't measure the size of the balls and estimated.
9. Bake for 10-12 minute or until the top is set.

 Here are all the cookies drying:

Directions for frosting:

1. Place 1/2 cup of butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan and melt until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Add milk and vanilla.
3. Slowly beat in powdered sugar until it reaches your desired consistency and sweetness. I used 4 cups.
4. Wait until the cookies are entirely cool before frosting otherwise it will melt and be a sloppy glop. I put the frosting in the fridge for about an hour and frosted right before serving.
5. Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon powder to make it look pretty.
   
   
   
   

   Final Product:

xoxo, Good Luck!