Pumpkin Cookies/Maple Frosting

[Dee]

2 1/2 cups GF flour blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/2 cup margarine (I use 1/4 cup Earth Balance GF/DF/SF margarine/1/4 cup Spectrum shortening)
1 cup canned pumpkin (Libby's)
2 large eggs or equivalent with egg replacer
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large bowl mix all of the dry ingredients well.
In a separate bowl using mixer beat the margarine/shortening until fluffy.
Then add the eggs, pumpkin, vanilla.
Add all to the dry ingredients.
Preheat oven to 350.
Grease cookie sheets.
Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet.
Using a fork, flatten just "a little."
Bake for 15-18 minutes.
Cool.

Maple Frosting
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Earth Balance GF/DF/SF/ margarine, softened (You can use Spectrum shortening, beat in bowl until smooth)
Blend all ingredients except powdered sugar until well blended.
Blend in powdered sugar until mixture reaches the consistency of frosting.