Pumpkin Cookies

Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Icing
3 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Icing (Make first):.
Heat the butter, milk, and brown sugar together in a saucepan until smooth and melted.
Let cool slightly and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
Set aside.
Cookies:.
Cream together with a mixer the shortening, canned pumpkin, sugar, and the egg.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon till smooth.
Drop by spoonful on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
Spread the icing on the warm cookies.