Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Cooked pumpkin1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs), mashed
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ginger1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cake flour2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Baking powder4 Teaspoon
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Nuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Lemon extract1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4938 Calories from Fat 1793

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 198 g304%

Saturated Fat 42.4 g212.1%

Trans Fat 13.5 g

Cholesterol 423 mg141%

Sodium 3226.6 mg134.4%

Total Carbohydrates 748 g249.2%

Dietary Fiber 59.3 g237.3%

Sugars 368.2 g

Protein 104 g208.6%

Vitamin A 552.7% Vitamin C 62.4%

Calcium 218.7% Iron 59.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream shortening and sifted sugar thoroughly.
Add eggs, pumpkin and seasonings.
Blend well.
Sift flour and baking powder together, stir in raisins and nuts.
Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture and beat.
Blend in lemon extract.
Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 15 minutes at 400°F.
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