Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 c. butter, softened
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. canned pumpkin
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 c. butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  Add pumpkin; mix well.  Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in walnuts.  

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.  

In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.  Frost cookies.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.