Ingredients
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- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 c. pumpkin
- 1 t. vanilla
- 2 c. flour
- 1 t. soda
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 – 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 c. chopped dates (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir ingredients together until well-mixed, then drop on lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 min (do not overbake).
- When cool, frost with browned butter frosting (see recipe below).