Pumpkin nut cookies 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped pecans
Cream shortening and butter; gradually beat in sugar. Cream mixture until light and fluffy. Add egg and pumpkin; mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir in dry ingredients; mix until blended. Add raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen pumpkin cookies. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
