Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies
Hey there, fellow baking enthusiasts! I'm a stay-at-home mom who loves spending her free time in the kitchen, creating delicious baked goods for my family. Today, I want to share with you my favorite recipe for Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies. These cookies are the perfect combination of fall flavors with the sweetness of pumpkin and the tartness of cranberry. They're easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. So, let's get baking!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the cookie dough.
- These cookies are a great addition to any fall or holiday gathering, and are perfect for those who love the combination of pumpkin and cranberry flavors. Enjoy!