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Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cookies

Submitted by Catherine Ray

 

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 3/4 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup chopped nuts

1. Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger together in a medium bowl; set aside.
3. With electric mixer, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; blend well. Stir in flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with the pumpkin. Stir in nuts.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned on edges. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Makes 4 dozen.