Pumpkin Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

PUMPKIN COOKIES

Recipe By : Kay Walsh
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes, Cookies & Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
2 cups shortening
16 ounces canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 cups flour -- sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups raisins
1 cup nuts -- chopped
***Icing***
3 ounces cream cheese -- softened
I teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar -- sifted

In a large bowl cream sugar and shortening. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla. Bea
t well. Sift together dry ingredients and spices. Add to creamed mixture; mix w
ell. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie
sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 - 15 minutes. Remove a
nd cool. Frost with icing.

Icing:

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies. Can be mad
e ahead and kept in the refrigerator.

Kay Walsh

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