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Pumpkin cookies

Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Delightfully soft and spiced pumpkin cookies, topped with festive pumpkin candies for a seasonal treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 24 pumpkin candies for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are set and lightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately press a pumpkin candy on top of each cookie.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

You can substitute pumpkin candies with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
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