Pumpkin Cookies: Easy and Delicious Fall Treats to Try Today
Indulge in the delightful taste of pumpkin cookies this fall. These easy-to-make treats will add a touch of sweetness to your autumn celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- These cookies freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg