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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 72 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From Gooseberry Patch Old-Fashioned Country Cookies. Number of cookies made is an approximation. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup mashed cooked pumpkin |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped nuts |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup milk |
2 cups powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugars together; add in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla-stir to mix well.
2. Sift dry ingredients (flour-salt); add to creamed mixture; stir to blend well.
3. Stir in nuts.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake in a 350° oven for 10-12 minutes; cool on wire racks; frost when cool.
6. To make frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter and sugar; bring to a boil.
7. Cook and stir 1 minute or until slightly thickened; cool slightly.
8. Add milk; beat until smooth.
9. Stir in powdered sugar to make a spreading consistency.
10. Spread on cooled cookies.
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