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Harvest Drop Cookies

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These Harvest Drop Cookies are the ultimate comfort food for the fall season. Rich with the warmth of pumpkin pie filling and a hint of bright lemon extract, they offer a tender, cake-like crumb that melts in your mouth. The addition of chopped dates provides natural chewiness and sweetness, while toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty depth. These cookies are easy to whip up with pantry staples, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy weekend afternoon with coffee. They hold their shape well, offering a rustic, homemade look that feels both elegant and inviting. Perfect for sharing with friends and family during Thanksgiving or simply enjoying as a sweet reward after dinner.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 7
Calories: 1254.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Harvest Drop Cookies are the ultimate comfort food for the fall season. Rich with the warmth of pumpkin pie filling and a hint of bright lemon extract, they offer a tender, cake-like crumb that melts in your mouth. The addition of chopped dates provides natural chewiness and sweetness, while toasted pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty depth. These cookies are easy to whip up with pantry staples, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy weekend afternoon with coffee. They hold their shape well, offering a rustic, homemade look that feels both elegant and inviting. Perfect for sharing with friends and family during Thanksgiving or simply enjoying as a sweet reward after dinner.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Shortening
  • 2 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon extract
  • 3 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 cup Chopped dates
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. 3
    Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. 4
    Mix in the pumpkin pie filling, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until smooth.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour and the baking powder.
  6. 6
    Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. 7
    Toss the chopped dates with the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to coat them.
  8. 8
    Fold the floured dates and chopped pecans into the batter gently.
  9. 9
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  10. 10
    Bake for 15 to 16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. 11
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 7

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1254.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53.2g82%
Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
Cholesterol 53.3mg18%
Sodium 315.8mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 184.4g62%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
Sugars 92.2g
Protein 17.0g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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