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pumpkin cookies

(1 rating)
janenov46 avatar
Recipe by
Jane Whittaker
@janenov46
Massena (now in FL), NY

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.

(1 rating)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin cookies

  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 3/4 c
    canned pumpkin
  • 2 3/4 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts, we like walnuts or pecans

How To Make pumpkin cookies

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