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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Source: Meals Matter

WW 4 points. Pumpkin cookies are moist and delectable! The icing flavored with rum adds an intriguing flavor. Servings: 60 cookies (5 dozen)
Ingredients

COOKIES
4 cups All purpose flour
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Allspice
2 cups Vegetable shortening
2 cups Granulated sugar
1 can (15 oz.) 100% Pure Pumpkin
2 Large eggs
4 teaspoons Vanilla extract, divided
2 cups Raisins
1 cup Nuts, chopped

FROSTING
2/3 cup Butter, softened
3 teaspoons To 4 rum extract
4 cups Powdered sugar
1/2 cup NESTL© CARNATION© Evaporated Milk

Preparation

FOR COOKIES:

PREHEAT oven to 350ø F.

COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice in medium bowl. Beat shortening and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl for 30 seconds. Add pumpkin, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually add flour mixture into pumpkin mixture at low speed until combined. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Spread each cookie with frosting.

FOR FROSTING:

BEAT butter, rum extract and remaining vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and evaporated milk until smooth (frosting will be thin).

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Other
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Holiday: Halloween
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 200
Total Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 95mg
Fiber: .5g