Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup pumpkin
2 tsp vanilla
½ cup raisins (optional)
½ cup nuts (optional)
Instructions
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg and set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter for 1 minute. Add sugar and brown sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin, and vanilla. Mix well. Gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts (optional). Drop on to greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes.
Notes
Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat together 3 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup butter, and 1 tsp vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.
Recipe Yield
Makes about 6 - 7 dozen 1x
Cookie Category: Drop
Difficulty: ★ ★ ☆ ☆
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