Old Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

2 1/2 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. salt

1 c. pumpkin, solid pack

1 egg

1/2 c. butter softened

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 t. vanilla

1 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Optional Ingredients:

1 c. raisins

1 c. chopped nuts

1 c. rolled oats

1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained

Glaze:

2 C. powdered sugar

3 Tbl. milk

1 Tbl. butter, melted

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in medium bowl. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla; beat until light and creamy. Mix in dry ingredients until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips or other opt ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Smooth tops of cookies. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 15 to 20 minutes then glaze if desired.

Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, milk and melted butter along with 1 tsp vanilla or orange flavoring. May tint light orange if desired. Stir until well blended and smooth; frost top of cookies and let set until dry.