Pumpkin cookies

Pumpkin cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• pumpkin - 1 c
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/2 c
• nutmeats - 1/2 c

How to make pumpkin cookies:

Cream shortening and sugar; add pumpkin and mix. Add all remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.

Optional Ingredients: Add 1 cup raisins or 1 cup cut up dates, soaked in hot water and drained.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.