Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 can (about 15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (includes chilling time for dough)
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes per batch
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate - requires patience for chilling dough and precise baking)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the pumpkin puree. Mix until well combined.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the chilled dough onto a floured surface to desired thickness. Cut out cookies using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information: (per cookie, assuming all ingredients are 100% natural and not processed)
Calories: Approx. 150-200 depending on size of cookies and ingredients used.
Fat: Approx. 8-12g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-30g
Protein: Approx. 2-4g
Dish Characteristics:
- The cookies are soft, spicy, and have a distinct pumpkin flavor.
- The dough is easy to customize with additional spices or flavors.
- Perfect for fall or Halloween gatherings.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The pumpkin spice flavor is so delicious."
- "I love how soft and fluffy these cookies are. They're perfect for my family's Thanksgiving dessert."
- "This is a great recipe for pumpkin lovers. The cookies are moist and have a great texture."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure to use pure pumpkin puree for best results, avoid using canned pumpkin pie filling which contains additional ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to ensure cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven and the thickness of the cookies. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
