Spicy Pumpkin Date Cookies

Spicy Pumpkin Date Cookies Recipe

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375F degrees. Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with parchment paper for best results. Otherwise, use ungreased cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, or mix by hand with a large spoon.
3. Beat in pumpkin and eggs.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except dates and walnuts.
5. Stir in dates and walnuts last.
6. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls on baking sheet spaced at least 2 inches apart.
7. Bake one cookie sheet at a time in the center of the oven until set, about 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set.
8. Remove from oven and immediately transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

This recipe makes about 4 dozen Spicy Pumpkin Date Cookies