Cari's Favorite Soft Pumpkin Cookie Recipe




SOFT PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES with Cream Cheese Frosting

...plus a bonus link to make Pumpkin Pancakes with the leftover puree!

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

⅛ teaspoon ground clove

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup coconut oil

1 cup canned pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 can of whipped cream cheese frosting (OR homemade vegan cream cheese frosting)

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, clove and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale yellow and smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in the oil, pumpkin and vanilla until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is just combined and there are no lumps of flour. Don’t over-mix.

4. Scoop the batter into ¼-cup mounds onto the prepared baking sheets at least 2 inches apart. Using a spatula or a small spoon, smooth and flatten the cookies slightly.

5. Bake the cookies until they are puffy and set with a firm top and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Here's a bonus link for a Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting recipe, if you prefer a healthier choice than basic canned frosting: https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-vegan-cream-cheese-frosting/


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What to do with the leftover pumpkin puree? Either put aluminum foil over the open can and store it in the refrigerator OR scoop it into a resealable plastic container and and refrigerate. Then you can use it to make these easy pumpkin pancakes using Bisquick: 

https://colleenchristensennutrition.com/bisquick-pumpkin-pancakes/

Pumpkin pancakes are fantastic with maple syrup and bacon!



ENJOY!


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