Delicious Walnut Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of fall with these tasty walnut pumpkin cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor. The addition of walnuts gives them a crunchy texture that pairs perfectly with the pumpkin. These cookies are perfect for a cozy night in or a holiday gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin, butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

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