Pumpkin Patch Cookies: Discover the Secret Recipe!
Delicious and festive cookies shaped like pumpkins, perfect for fall celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Green candy melts for decoration
- Chocolate sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool before decorating with melted green candy and chocolate sprinkles.
Notes
- For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.