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Pumpkin nut cookie recipe made with butter and shortening, eggs, canned pumpkin and spices, along with chopped pecans.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Cream shortening and butter; gradually beat in sugar. Cream mixture until light and fluffy. Add egg and pumpkin; mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir in dry ingredients; mix until blended. Add raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen pumpkin cookies.

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