Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these soft pumpkin cookies. Bursting with cozy spices and sweet pumpkin flavor, they’re perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to make, these delightful treats will fill your home with a comforting aroma and are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto lined baking sheets with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Cool slightly before serving; optionally frost with powdered sugar mixed with milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, mix in chocolate chips or nuts. - Substitute pumpkin puree with applesauce for a different flavor.