Delicious Pumpkin Cookies III Recipe

These pumpkin cookies are a delightful treat perfect for fall. They are soft, chewy, and packed with pumpkin flavor. The addition of cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm and cozy touch to these cookies, making them a comforting treat for the entire family.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin, sugar, vegetable oil, and egg.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda.
4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are lightly browned.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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