Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Raisins: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (about 2 tablespoons):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated fat: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
- Sodium: 60 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Dietary fiber: 1 gram
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Warm and spicy pumpkin flavor
- Studded with plump raisins
- Perfectly golden brown edges
- Great for fall gatherings
User Comments:
- "These cookies are a perfect blend of pumpkin and spice. The raisins add a nice touch of sweetness and texture."
- "I love that these cookies are so easy to make. My family always requests them for Thanksgiving."
- "The cookies have a beautiful golden color and they taste even better than they look. I highly recommend them!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
