Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3. Mix in pumpkin, egg, and molasses until well blended.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually stir into the pumpkin mixture until just blended.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin, eyes, and bones.
• Molasses is a great source of iron, which helps keep your energy levels up.
• Cinnamon and ginger are both powerful antioxidants, which help keep your body healthy and strong.
• Each cookie contains about 80 calories, so you can enjoy a few without feeling guilty!