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pumpkin cookies

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Private Recipe by
Belinda "B"
Prairie Grove, AR

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!

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

Ingredients For pumpkin cookies

  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 3/4 c
    oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 15 z can
    pumpkin
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 c
    nuts, chopped
  • 1 c
    golden raisins
  • FROSTING
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 dash
    cinnamon
  • orange food coloring(optional)

How To Make pumpkin cookies

  • 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.
  • 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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