Honey Pumpkin Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with pumpkin spice flavor and the subtle sweetness of honey. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and honey with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chill the dough if it feels too sticky to handle. Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup. Customize the spices or mix-ins to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Honey Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Spice, Easy Cookies, Autumn Baking