Posted by: Nancy K 10-08-99 8:19 PM
Pumpkin Cookies
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 cup ground walnuts
1 cup ground raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
4 cups flour
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Beat together sugars, shortening, egg, pumpkin, and vanilla.
Mix in flour, salt, soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
Stir in walnuts and raisins.
Mix well and drop on cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven.
Note: Very good brushed with milk before baking or frosted after cooled.