Pumpkin-Walnut Cookies

These pumpkin and walnut drop cookies are spiced with cinnamon and use a combination of margarine and vegetable oil in the batter.

• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup walnuts
• ¼ cup margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together the margarine, vegetable oil and sugar.

Step 3

Beat together the egg, vanilla and pumpkin.

Step 4

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; combine with pumpkin mixture and stir in walnuts.

Step 5

Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Be careful not to overbake.