Christmas Cookies - Pumpkin Cookies

I love this recipe. The batter gets really hard to stir as all the ingredients are added, but it is definitely worth it! If you don't like nuts, raisins, or cranberries, feel free to substitute the dried fruit of your choice. I like to make these into muffins. Simply put the dough into muffin tins and increase your cooking time to about 20 minutes.

Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 can (16 oz) Pure Pumpkin (not pie mix)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 container cream cheese frosting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking sheets.


Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well. Add flour mixture a little at a time and mix well. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, raisins and cranberries. Drop 1/4 cup dough onto greased baking sheet and spread into 3-inch circle.

bake for 14-16 minutes or until cookies are firm and lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing. Makes about 2 dozen.

Cheeseburger Muffins

This recipe for Cheeseburger Muffins is quick and easy. They are are conveniently sized for individual servings for lunch or dinner.

Cheeseburger Muffins

1 lb ground sirloin or ground chuck

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 & 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup Bisquick baking mix

3 eggs, slightly beaten

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray. Brown beef, spices and onions; drain. Spoon approx. 2 tablespoons of beef mixture into each muffin tin. Sprinkle each muffin with cheese. Whisk milk, eggs, and Bisquick until smooth. Spoon approx. 1/4 cup of this mixture into each muffin. Bake 20-30 minutes until brown on top.