Diabetic pumpkin cookies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShortening
1cupCooked pumpkin
1Egg
1teaspoonVanilla
2cupsFlour
¼teaspoonAllspice
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonCinnamon
1cupRaisins
½cupChopped nuts

Directions

Soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain. Cream shortening.

Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add raisins and nuts. Drop on greased cookie sheets and press with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 dozen. *Contributor writes, "I freeze these; otherwise, they get moldy. They can be eaten right out of the freezer."

From: Lancaster Farming by Alta Hoshour Shared By: Pat Stockett From: Pat Stockett Date: 06-13-95 (159) Fido: Cooking