Soft Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 tsp cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp for banana); 1/2 tsp cloves; 1/4 tsp ginger; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1 cup pumpkin, banana, applesauce, zucchini or squash; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 cups shortening; 2 cups sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup nuts, chopped (or raisins - optional)

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp for banana)
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup pumpkin, banana, applesauce, zucchini or squash
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 cup nuts, chopped (or raisins - optional)

1
Sift together flour and spices.
2
Combine pumpkin (or whatever) with baking soda & set aside.
3
Combine shortening, sugar, and egg. Cream together until light.
4
Combine shortening mixture with pumpkin (or whatever) mixture.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring after each addition.
6
Stir in nuts.
7
Drop by teaspoon onto greased sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until firm to a light touch.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp cinnamon (or 1/2 tsp for banana), 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp ginger, and more.

Yes, Soft 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.

Soft Spice Cookies

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