Pumpkin Cookies V

Name: Pumpkin Cookies V
Ingredients: 2 cups shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups canned pumpkin; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter; 8 tablespoons milk; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup packed brown sugar

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Soft, cake-like cookies with caramel icing.

Recipe by Peggy Ackerman

Updated on August 8, 2022

11

Servings:

18

Yield:

3 dozen

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Ingredients

2 cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 cups canned pumpkin
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

Cream shortening, white sugar and pumpkin. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together the baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt and flour. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix well.
Drop from spoon to cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To Make Frosting: Cook butter, milk, and brown sugar until dissolved. Cool and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543	Calories
28g	Fat
71g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 377mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 71g	26%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 123mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.