Pumpkin Hermits
Contributed by Diane S.

* Exported from MasterCook *

                             Pumpkin Hermits

Recipe By     :Homemaker's Magazine, November 1999
Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4           cup  butter
  1 1/4           cups  packed brown sugar
  2                     eggs
  1           teaspoon  vanilla
  1                cup  canned pumpkin
  2               cups  all-purpose flour
  1           teaspoon  baking powder
     1/2      teaspoon  each baking soda and salt
  1           teaspoon  cinnamon
     1/2      teaspoon  each allspice, cloves, nutmeg
  1                cup  each chopped dates and raisins
     3/4           cup  chopped nuts

In large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.  Beat in
eggs and vanilla.  Beat in pumpkin.

In separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and
spices.  Stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.  Stir in dates, raisins and
nuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.

Bake in 375F (190C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Let
cool for a few minutes on baking sheet, then remove to rack to cool
completely.  Store in airtight container; can be frozen.

Per hermit:  106 calories, 4 g fat, 16.5 g carb, 1 g protein, 1 g fiber

Makes about 4 dozen cookie.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking Time:  12 to 15 minutes.

M/C Formatted by Diane [spangen@home.com]



Yield:
  "4 dozen"
Start to Finish Time:
  "0:35"

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Per serving: 4056 Calories (kcal); 210g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat);
59g Protein; 506g Carbohydrate; 747mg Cholesterol; 2140mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 14 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 39
Fat; 18 Other Carbohydrates

NOTES : These soft, spicy cookies are chock full of fruit and nuts.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0