Honey Pumpkin Cookies 1 1/4 c Honey
1/2 c Shortening
2 lg Eggs
1 1/2 c Cooked pumpkin puree - see note
2 1/2 c All purpose flour
4 ts Baking powder
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Raisins
1 1/2 c Chopped pecans or walnuts
Cream 3/4 cup of the honey with shortening. Add eggs one at a time,
beating well after each. Combine the pumpkin with remaining 1/2 cup
honey and add to egg mixture. Stir together flour, baking powder,
cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually stir flour blend into pumpkin
mixture. Fold in raisins and nuts. Chill batter for 30 minutes.Drop
by teaspoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 deg. for 15
to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.
NOTE: If a spicer cookie is desired, use seasoned,canned,pumpkin pie
filling in place of plain pumpkin. Honey Pumpkin Cookies printer friendly version located here.
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