Pumpkin Cookies As Created by Ms Ash
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Ms. Ash's Pumpkin Cookies, a heavenly balance of soft, cake-like texture and rich, spiced aroma. Made with creamy pumpkin purée and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these cookies are the perfect seasonal treat. Each bite delivers notes of sweetness from light brown and granulated sugars, enhanced by a touch of vanilla. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this recipe yields 24 irresistibly tender cookies—perfect for cozy gatherings, holiday platters, or an everyday snack. Top them with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch, and enjoy these delightful cookies fresh or stored for days of lingering autumnal bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 90 grams light brown sugar
- 120 grams pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 30 grams powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing as it can make the cookies dense.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar for extra sweetness and decoration.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.7 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 453 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 3046 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 470.5 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 275.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*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.
