grandma's old fashioned soft pumpkin cookies
This is an old recipe for some GREAT cookies. Grandma often had a cookies jar full of these.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
24 serving(s)
Ingredients
- COOKIES:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup solid pack pumpkin (like libby's)
- 1 - egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup optional: nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
How To Make grandma's old fashioned soft pumpkin cookies
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Step 1Cookies: In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, egg and vanilla; beat until light and creamy. Add dry ingredients; mix well. (OPTIONAL: Add 1/2 cup nuts, raisins, OR chocolate chips.) Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets. Smooth tops of cookies. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Drizzle with glaze. Makes 2-3 dozen cookies
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Step 2Glaze: In small bowl, combine 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
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