Pumpkin Raisin Cookies

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Pumpkin Raisin Cookies

Makes 24 3-inch cookies

These cookies are plump and moist.

 

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup sugar or other sweetener

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup pumpkin

1/2 cup fortified soymilk or rice milk

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

 

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg

together in a large bowl.

 

Add pumpkin, milk, raisins, and nuts. Mix completely.

 

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an oil-sprayed baking sheet. Bake 15

minutes, until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let

stand 2 minutes.

 

Carefully remove from baking sheet with a spatula and place on a rack to

cool.

 

Per cookie (with nuts): 79 calories; 2 g protein; 15 g carbohydrate; 2 g

fat; 2 g fiber; 73 mg sodium; calories from protein: 9%; calories from

carbohydrates: 72%; calories from fats: 19%

 

Per cookie (without nuts): 63 calories; 2 g protein; 15 g carbohydrate;

0.2 g fat; 2 g fiber; 72 mg sodium; calories from protein: 10%; calories

from carbohydrates: 88%; calories from fats: 2%