Pumpkin Puree goes to the Dogs - Cookies, that is

Still have pumpkin puree after you make your pie?  Have a dog or at least know someone that does?  Make these cookies - they will love them.  If you don't have sour milk, pour 1/2 cup milk and add 1/2 tsp lemon juice.

  1 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour                                                1/2 Tsp Nutmeg

  1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree                                                           4 Tbl Shortening

  1 Tbl Light Brown Sugar                                                          1 Large Egg

  1/2 Tsp Cinnamon                                                                   1/2 Cup Sour Milk

Heat oven to 400 degrees.  Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar and cut in shortening.  Beat egg with milk and then beat in pumpkin.  Add the flour mixture and mix well until a soft dough forms.  Using a 1 tbl scoop, drop on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.  Allow to cool and store in an air tight container or zip lock bag.