Pumpkin Cookies

Description

Pumpkin cookies are a tasty Halloween treat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lard (optional: bacon fat)
• 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup seedless raisins (optional)

Directions

Cream the lard with sugar. Then combine with; eggs and vanilla. Beat for a creamy light consistency. Mix in purée. Combine dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Fold in the creamed mixture until a consistent texture is formed, then add the nuts and (optional) raisins. Grease a baking sheet, and spoon teaspoon sized drops onto it. Bake for ~15 minutes, or until lightly browned in a 375 degree F oven.