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Pumpkin Cookies

Easy Pumpkin Cookies with Walnuts for a Tasty Homemade Treat

  • Author: Maya Ellison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy homemade pumpkin cookies with walnuts, made with pumpkin puree and baked until lightly browned at the edges.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  2. Cream the sugar and butter together until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, beaten egg, walnuts, and vanilla.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  4. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and firm. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Lightly grease the cookie sheet before adding the dough.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack after baking.