FROSTED PUMPKIN NUT-CHIP COOKIES

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I always substitute and alter recipes to fit my needs. With this one, I subbed Gluten-Free Flour since I have so many food allergies.

Provided by Diane Kay Kafka

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c crisco
2 c brown sugar
1 can(s) pumpkin, canned (15 oz.)
4 c gluten free flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp sea salt
1 c chopped walnuts
3/4 c vanilla or white chocolate chips
CARAMEL FROSTING:
1/2 c butter, cubed
1 1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c soymilk
1 tsp maple extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, cream Crisco and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in Pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking soda, powder and spices. Gradually add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • 2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • 3. Bake at 375* for 13-15 minutes or until firm.
  • 4. *variation from Tasteofhome.com

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