Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup firm margarine, softened or 1/2 cup butter; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (no spices); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup firm margarine, softened or 1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (no spices)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Cream margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time,.
2
beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
3
Combine next 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Add to margarine mixture in.
4
2 additions, mixing well after each addition until no dry flour remains.
5
Add chocolate chips (or raisins), and nuts (optional). Mix well. Drop, using 1 1/2 Tbsp (25 mL) for each, about 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375F (190F) oven for about 15 minutes until golden. Let stand on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Makes about 4 dozen (48) cookies.

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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: 1/2 cup firm margarine, softened or 1/2 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed, 2 large eggs, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (no spices), and more.

Yes, Pumpkin 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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