*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Pumpkin Cookies

Recipe By     : Kay Walsh
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             Sugar
   2      c             Shortening
  16      oz            Canned pumpkin
   2                    Eggs
   2      ts            Vanilla
   2      ts            Cinnamon
   1      ts            Nutmeg
     1/2  ts            Allspice
   4      c             Flour -- sifted
   2      ts            Baking powder
   1      ts            Baking soda
   1      ts            Salt
   2      c             Raisins
   1      c             Buts -- chopped
                        Icing:
   3      oz            Cream cheese -- softened
   1      ts            Vanilla
   2      c             Powdered sugar -- sifted

In a large bowl cream sugar and shortening. Add pumpkin, eggs, and
vanilla. Beat well. Sift together dry ingredients and spices. Add to
creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded
teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet, about 2" apart. Bake at 350°F
for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove and cool. Frost with icing.

Icing:

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies.
Can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator.


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