Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies

My cousins Elee & Kelly whipped these delectable fall treats up the other day. They are light, sweetly spicy, and so dreamy! Also, besides the yummy treat for your taste buds these cookies make the aroma in your home so autumny! A definite bonus if you ask me.

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
2 C shortening
2 C sugar
1 can of pumpkin (15 oz.)
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
4 C flour
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t nutmeg
1/2 t allspice
1 t salt

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla to mixture and cream. In a separate bowl combine flour, powder, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice & salt then stir. Add the dry mix to the cream mix a cup at a time until all is mixed together. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit on a baking rack to cool.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 C butter, softened to room temperature
1 t vanilla
2 C powdered sugar

Cream the cheese, butter & vanilla together. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until you achieve the desired consistency. Spread atop the cooled cookies and serve.