My favorite Pumpkin Recipes!

Time for Pumpkin Recipes!

It’s Food Friday and October!  That shouts, “Time for pumpkin goodies!”  Here are two of my favorite recipes.  I made the first for a family Oktoberfest celebration last night.  It was a hit.  The pumpkin cookie recipe is one I adapted from an old family recipe.  Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Cake

This recipe is a smooth and crunchy twist on classic pumpkin pie, but you don’t have to labor over crust making!  Simply bake it in a cake pan. It’s found on my friend’s blog, DeliciousDales. Don't miss the yellow cake mix found in the directions! Visit for even more yummy pumpkin recipes.

I adapted this recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from one that had been in my family for many decades.  I liked the flavor, but I am not a fan of cake-like cookies, so I changed it up a bit to make them gooier.

Pumpkin Cookies

• 1 ½ C Shortening
• 4 ½ C Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 C Pumpkin
• 6 ½ C Flour
• 1 ½ tsp Salt
• 3 tsp Baking Soda
• 3 tsp Nutmeg
• 3 tsp Cinnamon
• 3 tsp Vanilla
• 1 ½ C Chocolate Chips

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

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