pumpkin cookies, mom's

10 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Oct 3, 2017

I remember eating these wonderful cookies when Mom baked them when I was little. The brown sugar frosting is incredible too!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 48 or so cookies, depending on size

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 cup pumpkin, canned
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

How To Make pumpkin cookies, mom's

  • Step 1
    Mix shortening, sugar, egg, pumpkin, vanilla, flour, powder, soda, cinnamon and salt. Bake at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and cool. Heat brown sugar, milk and butter to boiling, boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on cooled cookies.

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

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