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Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Cookies
1½ c. shortening
3 c. sugar
1 lg. can pumpkin (32 oz.)
5 c. flour
1 teas. salt
3 teas. baking powder
3 teas. soda
3 teas. cinnamon
Nuts and/or raisins optional

Frosting
¼ c. shortening
½ teas. salt
2 teas. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
¼ c. milk
Directions:
Directions:
Cookies: Using mixture, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add the pumpkin and beat well. Sift remaining cookie ingredients and add to shortening/sugar mixture. May use mixture until it gets too thick. Stir in nuts or raisins. Bake at 375º 8-10 minutes or until firm They will not be brown.

Frosting: Cream shortening, salt and vanilla. Add powdered sugar and milk and beat well. Frost completely cooled cookies.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Lots
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Jeannie Gustin shared this wonderful recipe with our family and it became a fall staple! They are delicious!

 

 

 

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