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Halloween Treats: Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
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½ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/3 cups mashed pumpkin
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon powered cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions:
- Cream shortening
- Add sugar, beating to blend.
- Add eggs and pumpkin and beat well.
- Add spices, sifted flour, and baking powder.
- Fold in raisins or nuts.
- Drop batter by tablespoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake 375 degrees 15 minutes, till golden brown or test with toothpick.
This is a cake-like cookie and just the thing with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
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