Here's a recipe for delicious Pumpkin Spice Cookies:
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Cookies! They are perfect for fall and holiday seasons.
