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Delightful Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and honey until light and fluffy.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.