Ingredients:
2 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 ¾ cup (15oz) pumpkin
2 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
½ cup chopped nuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick butter, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teapsoon grated orange peel
Directions:
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in med bowl. Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl; beat until creamy.
- Add egg, pumpkin, orange juice and orange peel; beat until combined.
- Gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated 375 for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Combine cream cheese and butter in mixer. Beat until well blended. Add orange juice, peel and powdered sugar to spreadable consistency. Refrigerate cookies after frosting.
