Pumpkin Walnut Cookies
1/2	C	Margarine
1 1/2	C	Brown sugar, packed
2	lg	Eggs
1	tsp	Vanilla
2 1/2	C	Sifted flour
1	tsp	Salt
1 1/2	tsp	Pumpkin pie spice
1	C	Canned pumpkin
1	tsp	Grated lemon peel
3	tsp	Baking powder
1/4	tsp	Ginger
1	C	Chopped walnuts
1	tsp	Lemon juice

• Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla, lemon peel, and juice. Resift flour with baking powder, salt and spices and blend into butter mixture. Stir in nuts.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets 2" apart. Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes.

Makes about 2 1/2 to 3 dozen.

To decorate: Spread cookies with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting and dip into walnut pieces.

Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
2	tbsp	butter
1	tbsp	Milk
Approx. 1/2	box	Powdered sugar
1/2	tbsp	Vanilla

• Melt butter and add milk. Add powdered sugar (about 1/2 a box or so) and vanilla.