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Quick way to grow 5 Perfect Pumpkin Cookies

These perfect pumpkin cookies are quick to make and yield a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 cookies
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer (optional)
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  2. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Cooling
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a cream cheese frosting once the cookies are completely cool.