Grab a market pumpkin and make these for Halloween!
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until lightly browned. Stir continuously. Remove from the heat and cool for about 8-10 minutes. Once cooled, and the sugar and pumpkin and beat. Add the egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla and beat to combine.
In a separate bowl, combine the flours, starch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop the cookie dough into about 2 Tb balls and arrange on the prepared sheet. Bake for 13 minutes until the cookies have just set, then cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy immediately with frosting or keep in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
In a small bowl, whisk together the icing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle onto the cookies or use a stencil to create fun patterns.