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pumpkin nut cookies

blackvelvet65 avatar
Recipe by
patricia taylor
@blackvelvet65
williamsport, MD

I make these when I have leftover pumpkin from making a pie.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin nut cookies

  • 1/2 c
    butter or shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 c
    pumpkin
  • 2 c
    sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 c
    raisins
  • 1 c
    chopped nuts

How To Make pumpkin nut cookies

  • 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar gradually. Cream until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Add eggs and pumpkin; mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until blended.
  • 3
    Add raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F. oven for approximately 15 minutes or until cookies are golden on edges and set in center. Be careful not to overbake.
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