Pumpkin Cookies II

These pumpkin cookies with raisins and nuts are perfect for Halloween entertaining.

• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream shortening and sugar, then add the eggs. Mix well. Add vanilla and pumpkin. Set aside.

Step 3

Sift dry ingredients, then blend into the "wet" ingredients. Fold in the nuts and raisins. Mix well.

Step 4

Drop by heaping teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet, bake for 10 - 15 minutes. Cool. Best eaten if you let them "ripen" for a day. Store in a sealed container.