Just in case you missed the hint in the September edition of Feather Your Nest, there's a video contest coming soon! It starts next week so keep an eye out for all the details...you could win our new book Homemade Harvest for you and 5 friends!
To put you in the Autumn mood, here's a recipe from Kristin Pittis of Dennison, Ohio. Passed down from her grandma, it's a simple drop cookie we know you'll enjoy.
Grandma Ila’s Pumpkin Cookies
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. canned pumpkin
1 egg, beaten
2 t. vanilla extract, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1 t. cinnamon
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
Blend together shortening, sugar, pumpkin and egg; stir in one teaspoon vanilla. Combine remaining ingredients except cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar. Gradually beat flour mixture into pumpkin mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes; cool completely. Blend together cream cheese and butter; stir in remaining vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy. Spread cookies with frosting. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.
