Orange Pumpkin Cookies

October 21, 2013

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This recipe comes from an old neighbor of mine. The combination of pumpkin and orange makes these cookies absolutely heavenly! I can whip these cookies up in a flash and enjoy them in no time at all! -Robin

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 can pumpkin puree (1 3/4 cups)
2 Tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Glaze:
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cream together the sugars and butter. Mix in the egg, pumpkin, and orange juice. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop by spoonful on to a cookie sheet. (I like...
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Nutritions

Calories
213

Sodium
138mg
5% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
0.9g
3% DV

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