Pumpkin Cookies

I've had this recipe forever and then my friend, Laurice, gave me the same cookie recipe with a cream cheese frosting, instead of the buttercream frosting. They were so decadent.  ~ BJ

Pumpkin Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together. Then add.

3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. clove
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (optional)
2 tsp. baking powder

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Pressed balls. 

Frosting

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups powder sugar