Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
🎃🍪 Love baking? Then you’ll adore these Pumpkin Cookies! Perfect for a quick treat or for sharing with friends and family. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Name: Pumpkin Cookies
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Halloween, < 30 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shortening |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Pumpkin pie spice |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 cup | Canned pumpkin |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 87.8
- Fat Content: 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 5mg
- Sodium Content: 28.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 5.1g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Recipe Yield: Approximately 42 cookies
Instructions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl.
- Beat in the egg and pumpkin until well incorporated.
- Gradually beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
- Stir in the remaining flour until the dough is well mixed and smooth.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake cookies in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops seem firm to the touch.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Enjoy the warm, comforting aroma of pumpkin spice as these delightful cookies bake in your oven! Perfect for Halloween parties, afternoon snacks, or any time you’re craving a taste of fall. These cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. 🍂🍁
