Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ginger, ground
• 1/2 tsp allspice, ground
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp cream or milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the pumpkin, yogurt and cream. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, sprinkle with flour, and knead until smooth. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3/4". using a sharp knife, cut 3" squares and place 1" apart on baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

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