Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with the warm flavors of autumn. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, they are an irresistible treat for any pumpkin lover.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, softened
• Brown sugar - 50 grams
• Granulated sugar - 25 grams
• Pumpkin puree - 75 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Chopped walnuts - 30 grams (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.02 L

Health Benefits

• Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, which are important for immune function and skin health.
• The spices used in these cookies, such as cinnamon and ginger, have anti-inflammatory properties.

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