frosted pumpkin nut-chip cookies

West Lafayette, IN
Updated on Jan 12, 2013

I always substitute and alter recipes to fit my needs. With this one, I subbed Gluten-Free Flour since I have so many food allergies.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crisco
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 can pumpkin, canned (15 oz.)
  • 4 cups gluten free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup vanilla or white chocolate chips
  • CARAMEL FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soymilk
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

How To Make frosted pumpkin nut-chip cookies

  • Step 1
    In large bowl, cream Crisco and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in Pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking soda, powder and spices. Gradually add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Step 2
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 375* for 13-15 minutes or until firm.
  • Step 4
    *variation from Tasteofhome.com

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #chips
Keyword: #frosted
Keyword: #caramel
Keyword: #walnut
Keyword: #pumpkin
Keyword: #Nutmeg
Keyword: #soymilk
Keyword: #crisco

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