pumpkin cookies

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Prairie Grove, AR
Updated on Oct 15, 2016

This is a recipe that has taken me awhile to perfect because it also reminds me of my Grandma Lillie's cookies that she used to make, which she did not have a recipe for. These cookies make a great soft cookie. You can also put this recipe in a sheet pan and make bars. Enjoy!

Rate
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 1/2 doz

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 15 z cans pumpkin
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • FROSTING
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 dash cinnamon
  • orange food coloring(optional)

How To Make pumpkin cookies

  • Step 1
    In a mixing bowl mix the ingredients according to the order given accept raisins and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Stir in raisins and nuts. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop onto cookie sheet about 1" apart. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 2
    For frosting:In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese with the butter and then add the powdered sugar, cinnamon and 1 Tablespoon of milk, mix, if you need more milk add a teaspoon at a time to make it spreading consistency. Frost cookies when they are cool.

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