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Easy Pumpkin Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Fall Bliss

Easy Pumpkin Cookies

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These Easy Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect homemade treat to make this fall, ready to delight your taste buds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. 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, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the cookie dough.
  • These cookies can be iced with a simple cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.

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