Pumpkin Chip Cookies

1 c. butter (softened)
2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 c. pumpkin
¼ t. salt
1 c. walnuts (optional)
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
½ t. pumpkin spice (or cinnamon + other)
2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1 c. white or regular chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine butter and sugars until creamy.
Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.
Mix well (beat about 2 minutes).
Add dry ingredients.
Cook 8-10 minutes.

FROSTING (if desired):
2 c. powdered sugar
¼ c. butter
Pre spice
1 (30z.) package cream cheese
1 t. vanilla
¼ t. pumpkin