Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
I'm excited to share with you a delightful recipe that will surely tickle your taste buds – Freshly Baked Pumpkin Cookies! These cozy treats not only embody the essence of fall but also bring a burst of flavors and warmth to any gathering.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg, then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.