*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Pumpkin Drops (Cookies)

Recipe By     : Nathalie Dupree, TVFN
Serving Size  : 72   Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Dupree

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  sticks        butter -- at room temperature
     2/3  cup           packed light brown sugar
   2                    eggs
   1 1/2  teaspoons     vanilla extract
   1      cup           canned or cooked fresh pumpkin puree
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      baking powder
     1/2  teaspoon      baking soda
   1      Pinch         salt
   2 1/2  teaspoons     pumpkin-pie spice
   1      cup           chocolate chips
   1      cup           chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl beat together butter, brown
sugar, eggs and vanilla until light. Beat in pumpkin. Add flour, baking
powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin-pie spice, beating until blended. Stir
in chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter 2 inches apart on
ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer cookies from baking sheets to a wire rack and cool. Yield 6 to 7
dozen 1 1/2-inch cookies

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