Paula's Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of autumn with Paula's Pumpkin Cookies! These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with pumpkin spice and the perfect treat for your holiday gatherings or a cozy night in. Get ready to savor every bite of this festive classic!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 177.2 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Paula's Pumpkin Cookies

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How to Make Paula's Pumpkin Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter 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.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans and ½ cup raisins (optional).
  8. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

8g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Paula's Pumpkin Cookies?

Paula's Pumpkin Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Paula's Pumpkin Cookies?

Paula's Pumpkin Cookies has approximately 177.2 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Paula's Pumpkin Cookies?

The key ingredients for Paula's Pumpkin Cookies are Sugar, Shortening, Pumpkin, Egg, Flour, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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