Pumpkin Drop Cookies w/ Cinnamon Icing

***I made these for all the kids teachers and Kolin's co-workers and they were a HUGE hit!***

PUMPKIN DROP COOKIES W/ CINNAMON ICING

1/2 cup butter flavor shortening (I used butter)
3 cup granulated sugar
15oz can pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
6 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon. ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (I didn't add these)

Cinnamon Icing

1/2 cup butter (softened)
2 1/2 cups powered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening & sugar.
Beat in the pumpkin, eggs & milk.
In a seperate bowl combine the flour, baking soda., cinnamon, salt, allspice & cloves; Gradually add to the mixture.
Drop by rounded Tablespoons onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 for 10-13 min. or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely

In a small mixing bowl, combine the frosting ingredients.
Beat until smooth.
Frost cookies and store in the refrigerator

They make about 11 dozen!