Pumpkin Filled Cookies

By llpinter

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1 c. pumpkin
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Blend ingred together. Set aside.
• Cookies:
• 3 c. flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 c. rolled nuts
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 3/4 c. soft shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c molasses

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix & sift together flour, salt & baking soda. Combine shortening, egg & molasses, mix well. Add oats. Chill 1/2 hour. Roll out 1/8 inch thick; place 1 tablespoon filling on 1 cookie & cover with 2nd cookie. Press together, slit top. Bake 375 degrees for 15 min.