Spicy Pumpkin Cookies

Rating: Unrated
Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
35 mins
bake:
8 hrs to 10 mins at 375°
Yield:
42 to 48 cookies
Nutrition Info
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Spicy Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

Directions

  • In an extra-large bowl, beat together shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add pumpkin and egg; beat until combined.

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  • In medium bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat into the pumpkin mixture until combined.

  • Spoon by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops seem firm. Remove and cool on wire racks.

  • Spread Cookie Glaze over the cookies. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts, if you like. Makes 42 to 48 cookies.

Nutrition Facts (Spicy Pumpkin Cookies)

Per Serving:
113 calories; total fat 6g; saturated fat 2g; polyunsaturated fat 1g; monounsaturated fat 3g; cholesterol 7mg; sodium 20mg; potassium 31mg; carbohydrates 14g; fiberg; sugar 10g; protein 1g; vitamin a 923IU; vitamin cmg; thiaminmg; riboflavinmg; niacin equivalentsmg; vitamin b6mg; folate 12mcg; vitamin b12mcg; calcium 10mg; ironmg.

Cookie Glaze

Ingredients

Directions

Cookie Glaze:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter or margarine, and milk. Heat over medium heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. (If frosting becomes too thick, stir in a few drops of hot water.) Makes 3/4 cup.

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