Pumpkin Muffin Tops

Since it's my birthday I'll share a "sweet" recipe, this is a recipe I call "Pumpkin Muffin Tops" as the consistency of the cookies are exactly like the top part of a muffin. I love the consistency, texture, and flavor of these cookies by using an entire can of pumpkin not only are they super moist but they have a very strong pumpkin flavor.

Pumpkin Muffin Tops
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 can pumpkin
1 egg

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices & salt.
Blend butter & sugar.
Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla, beat until creamy.
Mix in dry ingredients
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, flatten slightly with back of spoon
Bake @ 350 for 15-20 minutes

***Extra additions

• fresh cranberries (this is particularly good as it gives a bite of tartness)
• nuts
• chocolate chips