Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies

By Aqualeo

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the sugar and shortening in a large bowl and whisk vigorously until fluffy. Add pumpkin and egg and whisk again until combined.

In another bowl, combine flour, spice, baking powder and baking soda, and stir with a fork until combined. Slowly whisk dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture. Stir until completely combined.

Spoon out quarter sized dough balls onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 mins.