How to Make Pumpkin Cookies I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of pumpkin cookies! These delicious treats are perfect for the fall season, with a warm and comforting flavor that everyone loves. Whether you're looking for a new addition to your holiday baking repertoire or just want a tasty snack to enjoy with a cup of tea, these pumpkin cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Made with real pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies have a rich, earthy flavor that p...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Stir in the pumpkin and vanilla. Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Then mix in the butterscotch chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool for a minute on cookie sheets before transferring to wire cooling racks.
  • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg