Pumpkin Spice Delight: Irresistible Paula’s Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Paula’s Pumpkin Cookies 🎃🍪

Recipe Overview:

• Name: Paula’s Pumpkin Cookies
• Category: Drop Cookies
• Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
• Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 16 cookies
• Calories per Serving: 177.2
• Aggregated Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5)
• Review Count: 10

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins (optional)
• Nuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare ungreased cookie sheets.

2. Cream Sugar and Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth and fluffy.

3. Incorporate Pumpkin and Egg: Add the pumpkin puree and egg to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, clove, ginger, and salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well after each addition until a smooth dough forms.

6. Add Vanilla and Optional Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract. Optionally, fold in the raisins and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

7. Form Cookies: Drop teaspoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.

8. Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.

9. Cool and Serve: 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. Enjoy these delightful Paula’s Pumpkin Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 177.2
• Fat: 6.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7g
• Cholesterol: 13.2mg
• Sodium: 128.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 26.8g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Sugar: 12.7g
• Protein: 2.3g

Recipe Tips:

• For a festive touch, sprinkle some powdered sugar or cinnamon on top of the cookies before serving.
• Make sure not to overmix the cookie dough to avoid tough cookies. Mix until just combined for a tender texture.
• If you’re not a fan of raisins, you can substitute them with chocolate chips or chopped dried cranberries for a different flavor profile.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Enjoy your homemade Paula’s Pumpkin Cookies and spread the joy of baking this delightful treat with your loved ones! 🍂🍁