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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies with Honey

These pumpkin cookies are made by mixing pumpkin puree with warm spices, honey, and flour to form a dough. The cookies are baked until golden and have a tender, chewy texture with a rustic appearance, infused with seasonal flavors and a subtle sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup honey pure honey
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and honey until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, filling the bowl with a warm, spicy aroma.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, and salt to evenly distribute the spices and prevent lumps.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing gently until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms. It should be malleable but not runny.
  5. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into balls with your hands, then place them evenly spaced on your prepared baking sheet.
  6. Gently flatten each dough ball with the back of a fork or your fingers, pressing slightly to help the cookies bake evenly and develop a rustic, craggy surface.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown and they emit a warm, cinnamon-scented aroma.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes, allowing them to set and develop a slightly chewy texture.
  9. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, revealing their rustic, inviting appearance and fragrant spices.
  10. Once cooled, serve these tender, chewy pumpkin cookies with a cup of tea or coffee, enjoying their spicy aroma and subtle sweetness.

Notes

For a festive touch, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.