Pumpkin Cookies

INGREDIENTS

For the Cookies

1 cup

butter flavored shortening

1 cup

unsalted butter; softened

2 cups

white sugar

2 cups

canned pumpkin (solid; not pie mix)

eggs

2 tsp

baking soda

3 tsp

ground cinnamon

2 tsp

pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp

nutmeg

1 tsp

salt

4 cups

all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Icing

1 8 ounce package

cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp

butter, softened

4 cups

confectioners' sugar

1 tsp

vanilla bean paste (extract will also work)

2 tbsp

milk