Enjoy this recipe from A Ghastly-Good Halloween .
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1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
2 t. vanilla extract, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
1⁄2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1 t. cinnamon
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1⁄4 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
Garnish: orange sugar
Blend together shortening, sugar, pumpkin and egg; stir in one teaspoon vanilla. Combine
remaining ingredients except cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Gradually beat
flour mixture into pumpkin mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking
sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes; cool completely. Blend together cream cheese
and butter; stir in remaining vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy. Spread cookies
with frosting. Sprinkle with orange sugar. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.