Old-Fashion Soft Pumpkin Cookies

My sister Jennifer made these cookies while me and the kids were visiting my family in December. This is the second time I've made them, they are so good.

The recipe:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter (one stick), softened
1 cup LIBBY'S 100% pure pumpkin
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased (or I use parchment paper) baking sheet.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Optional - Drizzle glaze over cookies.

Glaze:
Combine 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

I double this recipe and make half with walnuts and the other half with chocolate chips (to make J and the kids happy).

Enjoy!