Pumpkin Cookies
Description
These homemade pumpkin cookies are the perfect blend of soft texture and warm spices. Made with pure pumpkin puree, they are naturally moist and flavorful, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The addition of plump raisins and crunchy chopped nuts provides a delightful contrast in every bite. Ideal for holiday gatherings, autumn afternoons, or as a comforting snack with coffee, these cookies bring a taste of home to any table. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, they are a classic dessert that everyone will love.Ingredients
Directions
-
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
-
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
-
Beat in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
-
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
-
Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
-
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
-
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
-
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
-
Optionally, frost with vanilla frosting once fully cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 7
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1849.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 94.5g146%
- Saturated Fat 26.3g132%
- Cholesterol 53.3mg18%
- Sodium 3017.5mg126%
- Total Carbohydrate 238.3g80%
- Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
- Sugars 122.5g
- Protein 23.8g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
pumpkin, cookies, dessert, fall, autumn, holiday, spiced, raisins, nuts, baking, homemade, snack, treat, comfort, easy, quick, classic, moist, soft, spices
