Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin cookies are perfect treats for autumn, but delicious all year round. Here is how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 250 g of pumpkin puree
• 350 g of all-purpose flour
• 150 g of brown sugar
• 100 g of butter at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• A pinch of nutmeg
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for decoration, optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the sifted flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the pinch of salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
4. Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture and continue to mix until it is completely absorbed.
5. Incorporate the pumpkin puree and mix well.
6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture and work the dough until it forms a uniform mixture.
7. With the help of a spoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the tray, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
10. If you wish, you can dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity

The pumpkin not only brings an autumn flavor to the cookies but also contributes to making them soft and moist. This recipe can be customized with the addition of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or other spices such as ground cloves or ginger powder to give an extra touch of taste. Have fun in the kitchen!