Pumpkin Spice Cookies With a Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

vanilla glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-1 1/2 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl.

3. 3

   Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in canned pumpkin, eggs and vanilla.

4. 4

   Gradually beat in flour mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

6. 6

   Drop rounded tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on edges.

8. 8

   Let sit for a few minutes then cool on a wire rack.

9. 9

   Drizzle with Vanilla Glaze when cookies are completely cooled.

10. 10

    Vanilla Glaze: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Add less or more milk depending on the consistency you want.