Pumpkin Cookies

These are my kids' current favorite cookie.  Sometimes we make the icing, sometimes we don't.  Some people like them with chocolate chips.  I don't.  They are easy and good.

1/2 cup butter, softened (or non-dairy alternative)

2 cups sugar

2 eggs 

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 small can of pumpkin (1/2 of a large can or about 2 cups if you cook your own)

3 1/2 cups GF flour

3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix together well and bake at 350* for 14 minutes.  Cool on a rack and ice if desired.  I like how they turn out on a non-stick baking mat, but they are fine without.

Icing:

3 tablespoons butter (or non-dairy alternative)

4 tablespoons water

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup powdered sugar (if using organic, you'll need less; if using regular, you'll need more)

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Heat butter, water and brown sugar over medium low heat until sugar dissolves.  Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.  Ice the cookies while warm.