Pumpkin Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the pumpkin mixture.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin Butter Cookies are a classic fall treat, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• The combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger give these cookies a delicious flavor.
• These cookies are soft and moist, and stay fresh for days when stored in an airtight container.