Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (218g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (10g)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (3g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (1g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (0.5g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1g)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (226g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar (213g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
- 1 large egg
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (425g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are just beginning to brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 115mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Pumpkin spice flavor
- Topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar (optional)
User Comments:
- "These cookies are the perfect fall treat! The pumpkin spice flavor is divine."
- "I love how easy these cookies are to make. They're always a hit with my family."
- "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. A true crowd-pleaser!"
- "I love that these cookies are made with real pumpkin puree. They're so moist and flavorful."
- "These cookies are a must-have for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They're always a hit!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If you don't have baking sheets, you can use ungreased cookie sheets.
- To make the cookies even more decadent, top them with a cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
