2 c Butter, softened (4 sticks)
2 c Sugar
2 Eggs
2 c Mashed cooked pumpkin (or
– canned)
2 ts Vanilla
5 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
4 ts Ground cinnamon
2 ts Ground cloves
2 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Salt
2 c Raisins
2 c Chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs
one at a time. Add the pumpkin and vanilla, blending well.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda,
cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
Add to the creamed mixture, stirring well. Mix in the raisins and
nuts.
Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated
375 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Yields
3 – 4 dozen