pumpkin smoothie ~ non alcoholic

 

 1 15-ounce can pumpkin (chilled)

 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk    (chilled)

 8 ounces vanilla yogurt

 1/4 cup sugar

 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

 optional: Whipped cream

Directions

Combine pumpkin, milk, yogurt, sugar and spice in blender.

Blend until mixture is smooth.

Pour into glasses; top with whipped cream (if wanted) and an additional sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

pumpkin cookies

2 cups butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups sugar
2 cups fresh (or canned) pumpkin
4 cups flour (sifted)
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups raisins

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Blend all ingredients thoroughly
Drop one inch dough balls onto greased cookie sheet.
Baking time 15 minutes