Yummy Pumpkin Cookies!

Back by popular demand!  By that I mean, my husband has been hassling me to make these cloud like cookies that literally taste like a pumpkin pie since I started decorating for Fall.  They are truly delicious and are a huge hit every year.  You have to try them!  Get baking!

Ingredients:
2    Cup     Flour
1    Tsp     Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp     Baking Soda
1    Tsp     Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp     Salt
1/2 Tsp     Ground Allspice
1/2 Tsp     Ground Ginger
1    Cup    Butter, softened
1    Cup    Sugar
1    Can    Pumpkin
1    Lg      Egg
1    Tsp    Vanilla
1    Cup   Chopped Pecans
1    Cup    Dried Cranberries (optional)

Directions:
 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and allspice. ** I also add a dash or two of pumpkin pie spice to give it some extra flavor.**

In a separate large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times to mix thoroughly.  Add the pumpkin and vanilla, beating for at least one minute.

Gradually add flour mixture while beating at a low speed until it is combined.  ** I always beat a little longer on a high speed to make it a bit more fluffy, obtaining the cloud like structure in the final product. **

Add chopped pecans and cranberries and mix well.

Drop by Lg TBSP onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.  No need to grease.
**You can use the back of a wooden spoon to flatten a bit or leave them.  I leave them, we like the clouds!  Another optional treat is to add a half a pecan to the top before popping them into the oven.  I normally don't do this, because I add plenty of pecans to the mixture and they are simply yummy. You could also add slivers of almonds as well.  my husband loves this.**

Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and let them stand for one minute before removing to a wire rack to cool.

Serve them and enjoy!