Recipe #148: Pumpkin Cookies

Source: Black Creek Pioneer Village.

1½ cups strained pumpkin, browned
½ cup lard
1¼ cups dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup seedless raisins

Cream together the lard and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and light.  Add the pumpkin and blend thoroughly. 

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices, and add to the creamy mixture. Stir in the nuts and the raisins. 

Drop by large teaspoonfuls on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees, until lightly brown – about 15 minutes. 

These cookies freeze very well and will keep 9 to 10 weeks.