Pumpkin cookies make me think of my parents. Growing up, every time they would bake a batch, there would be the great pumpkin cookie debate: To add chocolate chips or not? I think it's my mom who likes to add chocolate chips while my dad prefers them plain. My mom would also make a few without chocolate. And that's love.
(Best) Pumpkin Cookies, makes 2 dozen small cookies.
Needed: 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a generous pinch of nutmeg and ginger, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup oil (I used olive oil and highly recommend it), 2 eggs, 1 cup pumpkin puree and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices. In a separate bowl combine the oil and sugar, stir in the eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients with the pumpkin mix.
Spoon batter on to a prepared baking sheet (1/8 cup at a time). Bake at 325°F for 15-16 minutes. Allow to cool and fill with your favorite frosting or marshmellow cream, then roll in chopped macadamia nuts.
(Warning, this is sort of kitchen nerdy.) I baked two batches, one using parchment paper on my baking sheet (pictured on the left) and one with my Silpat
mat lining a baking sheet (pictured on the right). As you can see one baked more evenly. Both were delicious, so don't sweat it if you don't own a Silpat. But I highly recommend them. Just saying. You do what you like. xo. Emma
whaaaat. these look amazing! my husband loves anything involving macadamia nuts or pumpkin, so i'm pretty sure i will become the best wife ever if i surprise him with these.
(not that i wasn't already ;)
-ale
Posted by: ale norris | November 06, 2012 at 08:40 PM
I don't believe I've ever had a pumpkin cookie, but they sound so good. I'll be trying these!
Loulou
Posted by: Loulou | November 06, 2012 at 09:19 PM
those looks So, So, So delicious.
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Posted by: grace | November 06, 2012 at 09:20 PM
Umm marked and need to make! Geez how am I supposed to stop eating sugar when you post such delicious recipes!?
Posted by: Leigh | November 06, 2012 at 09:36 PM
my oh my!
Posted by: Mrs. Baker | November 06, 2012 at 10:04 PM
This looks so georgously yummie! For me the taste of spice (like those you use in that recipe) mixed with pumpkin is the taste of my childhood!
Olive xox
Posted by: olive | November 06, 2012 at 11:46 PM
so gnummyyyy
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Posted by: Irene's Closet | November 07, 2012 at 12:14 AM
those cookies look so yummy! i want some! :9
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Posted by: Adinda | November 07, 2012 at 12:25 AM
Great recipe, they look incredible!
Posted by: Margherita | November 07, 2012 at 02:02 AM
A delicious result! Would love to have a bite!
LUXESSED
Posted by: Anouka | November 07, 2012 at 02:44 AM
Looks sooo yummy. I love, that I find here always something great, Have a nice day.
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Posted by: Denisa | November 07, 2012 at 02:48 AM
Never tried a whoopie pie, being British but maybe I'll make some now :) x
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Posted by: Sophie | November 07, 2012 at 03:21 AM
wooooooow!
Posted by: Veu | November 07, 2012 at 04:41 AM
They looks delicious! Never knew you could do so much with pumpkin! xx
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Posted by: Eva | November 07, 2012 at 05:01 AM
these look absolutely delicious :)
xx
-Jianine
Posted by: Jianine | November 07, 2012 at 05:23 AM
ooooh, yummo!! those look good!
thea.
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Posted by: theaxx | November 07, 2012 at 05:55 AM
Yummy!
AWESOME Pie!!!
Posted by: Adeola Naomi | November 07, 2012 at 08:38 AM
What an interesting flavor combo. So yummy!
Posted by: Alyssa//The Glossy Life | November 07, 2012 at 10:00 AM
These look so delicious! I'm not a baker and I want to try it!
Posted by: Sandra | November 07, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Are those Silpat mats easy to clean? I think I'm going to have to get one!
Posted by: Nina | November 07, 2012 at 10:40 AM