Pumpkin Fig Cookiescookies 1 1/4 cup flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup oats, old-fashioned or quick 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg 1 cup pumpkin, canned or fresh 1 cup figs, dried; chopped 3/4 cup walnuts; chopped 1 tablespoon orange peel; grated Mix and sift flour, salt, baking powder, and soda; stir in oats; set aside. Cream sugars with shortening and spices; beat in egg. Add flour mixture alternately with pumpkin. Stir in dried figs, walnuts and orange peel. Drop by Tablespoons on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F degrees for about 15 minutes. |
