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Pumpkin Cookies VII

By: Michelle

"These cookies are very soft and moist with a cake-like texture and my family always loves them. They are great any time of the year."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (52)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla, then stir in the pumpkin puree. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla instant pudding mix; gradually mix into the pumpkin mixture. Roll into walnut sized balls and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.