Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 12 cup packed brown sugar; 12 cup sugar; 1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped nuts; 3 tablespoons butter; 12 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 14 cup milk; 2 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
12 cup packed brown sugar
12 cup sugar
1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
12 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
3 tablespoons butter
12 cup firmly packed brown sugar
14 cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar

1
Cream shortening and sugars together; add in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla--stir to mix well.
2
Sift dry ingredients (flour-salt); add to creamed mixture; stir to blend well.
3
Stir in nuts.
4
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
5
Bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes; cool on wire racks; frost when cool.
6
To make frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter and sugar; bring to a boil.
7
Cook and stir 1 minute or until slightly thickened; cool slightly.
8
Add milk; beat until smooth.
9
Stir in powdered sugar to make a spreading consistency.
10
Spread on cooled cookies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 12 cup packed brown sugar, 12 cup sugar, 1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Cookies

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