Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
CARAMEL FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugarRecipe
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pumpkin.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and dates.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 13-15 minutes or until firm.
Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla.
Cool slightly; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency.
Remove cookies to wire racks; frost while warm. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Information:
1 serving (2 each) equals 249 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 125 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g
protein.
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