PUMPKIN COOKIES!!

these are super popular at all the parties i have to make something for ... they never last long

1 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cup (enought to cover raisins) brandy or hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
1 cup veg. shortening
1 cup solid-pack pumpkin (or pumpkin pie filling but plez still add the spices)
1 teaspoon brandy from raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)



1. Plce the raisins in a small bowl and add enough brandy to cover them. Let soak for 15 min.s If using hot water make sure to check them for plumpness. Drain thoroughly.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

3. Combine your dry ingredients
4. In a large bowl, beat the egg until thick and light-colored. Beat in the veg. shortening and pumpkin. Beat in the 1 teaspoon of brandy (if using). Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in walnuts and raisins.
5. Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

6. Bake for 10 to 12 min.s, until lightly colored. transfer to a wire rack or what my mom does is opens up brown paper bags and lets them cool on that... lol

If you wanna add frosting i can make a little tidbit about that if you wanna make your own smile
I'll also add photos of my madd creation some time this week sense i have to make them for a zombie party on the 27th