Recipe: Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies

Yields: 4-5 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1 c. canned or cooked pumpkin (unsweetened)
• 1 c. sucanut or rapadura (evaporated cane juice, minimally processed sugar)
• 2 eggs
• 1½ c. flour (can substitute rice flour instead – just use a tiny bit less)
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• ½ tsp. cloves
• 3 c. oatmeal
• 1 c. raisins

Directions:

1. Thoroughly mix pumpkin and Sucanut or Rapadura.
2. Beat eggs into pumpkin mixture.
3. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda and spices
4. Mix in oatmeal and raisins
5. Drop by spoonfuls on non-stick or lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-20 minutes (check for doneness after 10 minutes).

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