Pumpkin Orange Cookies

Pumpkin Orange Cookies



2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teas. baking soda

1/2 teas. salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter - softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin

1 large egg

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)



Orange glaze

Mix 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 to 3 Tbls.

orange juice and 1/2 teas. grated orange peel in medium bowl until smooth.



Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Combine butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl; beat until creamy. Add pumpkin, egg, orange juice and orange peel; beat until combined. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in nuts.



Drop dough by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.



BAKE 375° for 12 to 14 mins or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Spread each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon Orange Glaze.





These moist, pumpkin-flavored cookies are drizzled with an orange

glaze for a tasty finishing touch.

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