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Pumpkin Drop Cookies

By: Denise Smith  
"With just a hint of pumpkin flavor and a buttery cinnamon frosting, these cakelike drop cookies are sure to be a hit at a fall gathering. Denise Smith, a field editor from Lusk, Wyoming, shared the big-batch recipe."

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Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • CINNAMON FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by cheezwhiz1 
Amazing cookies! My favorite thing to make with a can of pumpkin. I halved the recipe, and it... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Danielle 
This recipe was amazing. The only thing different I did was replaced the shortening with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by DAZ49 
I made these last night and they are great, especially the icing. Although I don't know how... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by Junglemonster 
Awesome cookies!! I might try with 5 cups of flour next time to make them a little less... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by NATUREMAMA1 
So glad I tried this recipe. I’ve made these cookies 3 times in the last 2 weeks and taken... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by Shae 
this recipe is GREAT! It is different from my normal flat cookies. Great texture and taste.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by BELLAS682 
AWESOME!!!! I accidentally grabbed my 1/2 cup measure instead of 1 cup, so I did 1 1/2 cups... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by Stacey 
This dough is thicker than the pumpkin cookie recipe that I usually use, and the cookies came... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Jo 
Easy to make and delicious I am sure this will be a family favorite. It is also good frosted. MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by better_cook__n_progress 
These are just like the ones my Mom used to make when I was a kid. I especially like the cake... MORE

 
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