Friday, November 20, 2009

Pumpkin Tea Cakes


2 1/2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter (1 stick), softened
1 c solid pack pumpkin
1 egg
1 t vanilla extract
Glaze* (recipe to follow)

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease baking sheets. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake 15 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle glaze over warm cookies. Yield 5 dozen cookies.

Sugar Glaze
1 c powdered sugar, sifted
1 T milk
1 T butter, melted

Mix all ingredients together in small bowl until smooth.

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