Pumpkin Roll-Out Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and orange zest. Stir in the pumpkin. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Chill dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and place onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Decorate with frosting or candy.