Diabetic Pumpkin Cookies


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1 cup shortening
1 cup cooked pumpkin
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Soak raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain. Cream shortening. Add pumpkin, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Mix dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add raisins and nuts. Drop on greased cookie sheets and press with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 dozen. *Contributor writes, "I freeze these; otherwise, they get moldy. They can be eaten right out of the freezer." From: Lancaster Farming by Alta Hoshour Shared By: Pat Stockett

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