Great Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

Spooky fun for the whole family! These giant pumpkin-shaped cookies are deliciously wholesome and perfect for Halloween. Kids will love decorating their own creepy, kooky, or cute faces using candies, nuts, and raisins. Get ready for a gobbled-up batch before you can say 'boo!' These soft and chewy cookies are made with pumpkin puree for a naturally sweet and healthy treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 286 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Great Pumpkin Cookie

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How to Make Great Pumpkin Cookie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and 1 cup pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two and mixing well after each addition. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  7. Drop heaping 1/4 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Use a thin metal spatula or knife to gently shape each portion into a pumpkin shape.
  8. Add a small ball of dough to the top of each pumpkin to create a stem.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, decorate your pumpkin cookies with assorted candies, raisins, and nuts to create fun faces!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

39g

Carbs

13g

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