Pumpkin Cookies

prep time:: 8 min
total time:: 15 min

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Laurene

Soft cake like pumpkin cookies

ingredients

1/2 cup margarine (or use butter for richer flavor)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
3/4 cup mashed pumpkin (canned works best)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/2 cup raisins (dark or golden)

directions

1
Cream sugar and margarine. Add pumpkin and eggs. Beat well.
2
Add dry ingriedients to pumpkin mixture. Mix well.
3
Add chopped nuts and raisins.
4
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
5
Store in air tight container for 1 week.

notes

I first made these for my oldest daughter when she was in 2nd grade. They have been a hit ever since! Both my girls love them, and my sister Laurele has even made them once or twice.

Source: Laurene