Great Pumpkin Cookies

Great Pumpkin Cookies
4.5 from 2 ratings
Fill 202 Print
What could be more "autumn" than a sweet treat made with cinnamon, pumpkin, walnuts and raisins? These cookies are sure to delight in the fall, or any time of the year you're craving a hearty snack.This recipe is by Sharry Goldman of Storrs, Connecticut, and was originally published in the Hartford Courant.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
12
servings
Great Pumpkin Cookies recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • for decorating: icings, chocolate morsels, candies, raisins or nuts
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease baking sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large mixer bowl, beat 1 cup butter or margarine, 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 cup canned pumpkin, 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped walnuts and 3/4 cup raisins.
  5. Drop 1/4 cup dough onto prepared baking sheet; spread into 3-inch circle or oval. Repeat with remaining dough.
  6. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until cookies are firm and lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired with icing, morsels, candies, raisins or nuts.
Recommended