Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Cookie ingredients:

• 1 cup Jen's Gluten-Free Flour Mix
• 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oatmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/4 cup soft butter
• 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 slightly beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup pecans

Method:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. Combine gluten-free flour mix, gluten-free oatmeal, baking soda, pumpkin spice, salt and xanthan gum; and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, cream together butter and shortening; slowly add brown sugar and continue mixing until creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; stir until well combined.
4. Stir in dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with canned pumpkin, and ending with the flour mixture.
5. Fold in raisins and nuts.
6. Drop by tablespoons (use 2 or 3 tablespoons for larger pumpkin-shaped cookies that you plan to frost and decorate) unto a lightly greased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
7. Bake in the center of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes (15 to 20 minutes for larger cookies).
8. Allow cookies to cool for a minute or two before removing from the pan.

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