Tawna's Pumpkin Cookies

I have to give my friend, Tawna the credit for this one. It is her recipe that she made for us every fall without fail. They are to DIE FOR!!

• 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Cream together shortening, sugar and pumpkin. Add egg, mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Frosting:

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 4 tsp. milk
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

In a small sauce pan melt butter, add milk and brown sugar-- bring to a slight boil. Add sugar and vanilla. Top cool cookies with frosting. Enjoy!!