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Pumpkin Cookies

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1992

Cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg add lots of flavor to these rich pumpkin cookies.

3 1/2 dozen cookies | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups sifted cake flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

1. Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
2. Whisk together pumpkin, sugar, yogurt, oil and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in raisins. Stir together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, allspice and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet with a wooden spoon, mixing just until just blended.
3. Drop the batter by tablespoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

Nutrition

Per cookie : 58 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 12 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 57 mg Sodium; 56 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate