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7 dozen cookies2 cups CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 CRISCO Sticks 2 cups sugar 1 can (16 ounces) pumpkin 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 2 cups raisins 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350ºF. In mixing bowl, cream Crisco and sugar. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, soda, nutmeg, and allspice. Add to batter; mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack. If desired, frost with vanilla frosting. |
