Harvest Spice Cookies
Infused with the warm and cozy flavors of autumn, Harvest Spice Cookies are the perfect seasonal treat to celebrate the changing leaves and cooler days. These soft and tender cookies feature a medley of aromatic spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—balanced by rich pumpkin puree and a hint of vanilla. Optional add-ins like chopped pecans, walnuts, raisins, or dried cranberries elevate the recipe with delightful texture and sweetness. Easy to make in under 30 minutes, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, lunchtime snacks, or pairing with a steaming mug of cider or coffee. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply embracing fall baking traditions, these spiced delights bring the comforting essence of the season to every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, egg, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in chopped nuts and raisins or dried cranberries using a spatula.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Harvest Spice Cookies with a warm beverage like tea, coffee, or cider for a true autumn treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
