My Grandma's Yummy Pumpkin Cookies

6 c. flour

3 c. oats

3 tsp. baking soda

3 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. salt

3 c. butter, softened

3 c. brown sugar

3 c. sugar

3 eggs, slightly beaten

3 tsp. vanilla

3 c. pumpkin (1 large can)

3 c. chocolate chips

nuts (optional)

raisins (optional)

Combine the flour, oats, soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and gradually add the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Alternately add dry ingredients and pumpkin to the mixture, mixing continually. Add chocolate chips, nuts, and raisins, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes or until done. If desired, frost with Penuche Frosting.

Penuche Frosting

1/2 c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

1 3/4 to 2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 c. milk

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn to low heat and cook 2 minutes while stirring. Add the milk; continue to stir until syrup is smooth and comes to a boil. Take from heat and cool until the mixture is lukewarm. Add powdered sugar gradually until of the right consistency and beat until smooth. Spread.