The leaves on the trees are turning various shades of red, orange and yellow. As they fall and cover the ground with their warm hues, it’s clear that fall is truly here. The cold chill from the wind calls for cozy days inside, and what better way to relax than with a warm drink and freshly baked cookies? This recipe is perfect for a sweet fall-themed treat that anyone who loves pumpkin can enjoy.
Ingredients:
- ½ c. white sugar
- ½ c. brown sugar
- ½ c. butter (1 stick)
- 1 c. pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice*
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 c. chocolate chips (or personal preference)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, pumpkin puree, egg and vanilla extract into a bowl.
- Mix well until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips.
- Mix well until fully combined. You should have a semi-sticky dough. If it feels too sticky, add a bit more flour and mix again.
- Take a spoon or scooper and scoop little balls of the dough. Place onto a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Repeat until your dough runs out.
- Bake for 16 minutes and let cool.
- Enjoy!
Chef Notes:
*If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can do equal parts cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon (1 ½ tsp. of each).
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at [email protected]