Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin (15 ounce can)
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and confectioner’s sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, pumpkin, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Tips:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies hold their shape better.
For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough before baking.