Caramel Frosted PUMPKIN Cookies!!

COOKIES

2 Cups shortening
2 Cups sugar - cream together

29 0z can pumpkin
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla - add and mix

4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp cinnamon - add and mix well

Drop by large tablespoonfuls on cookie sheet
Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes

FROSTING

Start preparing before the cookies!
Combine in saucepan:
12 Tbsp butter
1 cup milk
2 cups brown sugar
Boil for 2 minutes, when cool add remaining ingred.
6 plus cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla
Mix well, then refrigerate to stiffen for about 2 hours

Makes more frosting than needed, if you only like a thin layer,
you may want to cut it in half

From: Liesl