Gramma's Easy Healthy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

A treasured family recipe, these moist and tasty pumpkin cookies are a timeless classic! Gramma's secret? Simple ingredients and a whole lot of love. Perfect for fall baking, these cookies are surprisingly healthy and guaranteed to disappear quickly. Get ready to relive those warm, cozy memories with every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 37 mins
Calories 206.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Gramma's Easy Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

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How to Make Gramma's Easy Healthy Pumpkin Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g

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