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Pumpkin Orange Zest Cookies Recipe

Pumpkin Orange Zest Cookies Recipe

Delicious Pumpkin Orange Zest Cookies Recipe featuring warm spices and a citrus twist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • whisk
  • mixer

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Finishing

  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in the egg, then add the pumpkin puree, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cookies, dessert, fall baking, homemade, Orange Zest, Pumpkin Cookies
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