Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin, vanilla, lemon extract, and grated lemon rind.
2
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium mixing bowl; stir well. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Stir in raisins and pecans.
3
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375u00b0 for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Frost with Lemon Butter Cream Frosting, if desired.

708

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1 1/3 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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