Pumpkin Chocolate Cookie Treats
Delightful cookies combining pumpkin and chocolate, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Candy eyes
- Chocolate melts
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Scoop the batter onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cookies to cool before decorating with melted chocolate, candy eyes, and sprinkles.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree for best flavor. Let cookies cool completely before decorating.