Jack-O-Lantern Cookies Recipe

Name: Jack-O-Lantern Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup shortening, softened; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 cup rolled oats

Servings: persons

1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup rolled oats

1
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
2
Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, shortening, egg, and molasses, mixing until smooth. Fold in rolled oats.
3
Roll cookie dough out to 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 48 circles using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Arrange 24 of the circles on a baking sheet and place a teaspoon of pumpkin filling on each. Cut Jack-O-Lantern faces on the remaining 24 circles, then lay the faces over the pumpkin filling, sealing the edges.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

545

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Jack-O-Lantern Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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