Okay, if you're like me this weekend after Thanksgiving your still stuffed and have had your fill of pumpkin pie. Â We can't ignore, though, the upcoming holiday and food-filled weeks. Â Pumpkin is always a favorite this time of year, but how about trying it in cookies instead of pie? Â These cookies are very pumpkiny and moist. Â This photo is of the cookies before frosting is applied. Â Add some of your favorite frosting and these are some mighty find pumpkin cookies! Here is the recipe:
Pumpkin Cookies
Homemade Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening or oleo
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups fresh or canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 cups flour
Instructions
- * Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening, sugar and pumpkin. Add rest of ingredients.
- * Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool and frost if desired.
- Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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The cookies look like they have raisins but they are not listed.