pumpkin cookies

Massena (now in FL), NY
Updated on Jun 5, 2011

This recipe came from a ceramic trade book and they called their cooking section of the book the Crafty Cook. These cookies are soft and do not spread. They also are not overly sweet and cream cheese frosting is perfect with these. They have pumpkin, raisins, and nuts in them.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, we like walnuts or pecans

How To Make pumpkin cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream the sugar and shortening, add eggs and pumpkin, mix well.
  • Step 2
    Blend flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • Step 3
    Add to the pumpkin mixture, mix well.
  • Step 4
    Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Step 5
    Drop by rounded tablespoons on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step 6
    Bake in a pre heated 400° for 12 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Cookies may be iced with either a cream cheese frosting or a thin butter icing.

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Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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