Surprise Pumpkin Cookies!

November 08, 2013

I love pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips AND raisins. So I thought, why not try using Chocolate Covered Raisins instead. When it comes to cooking and baking, I’m one of those people who figures I might as well try my crazy new ideas. What’s the worst thing that could happen? So I tried it! The results are amazing! The chocolate coating melts and the raisin stays plump and chewy! Score that a win!

½ c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 T. grated orange peel
2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1/4 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. Chocolate Covered Raisins
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, pumpkin, orange peel and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and mix into pumpkin mixture. Be careful not to over mix! Add the chocolate covered raisins. Using a...
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Nutritions

Calories
274

Sodium
262mg
10% DV

Fat
3g
4% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
47g
15% DV

Fiber
4g
17% DV

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