Pumpkin Raisin Cookiescookies 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 dash salt 1 cup raisins ----FROSTING---- 2 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or try maple) In mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the raisins. Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 deg. F. for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, milk and flavoring until smooth. Frost cooled cookies. Yield: about 3 dozen. |
