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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Published: Oct 14, 2014 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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    This Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe is a quick and easy way to use vitamin and antioxidant packed pumpkin and uses either fresh or canned pumpkin!

    A photo of three pumpkin spice cookies on a work surface

    Nothing says Fall like pumpkins!

    And, nothing makes your kitchen and home smell more delicious than the mouthwatering aroma that comes from Pumpkin Spice Cookies baking!

    Not only are they melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they are super easy. Just mix, drop by the spoonful, bake and eat! Eating is definitely the best part!

    October Is A Month Famous For Pumpkins

    They are everywhere! Their beautiful orange color is warm and festive. Besides being great decorator pieces, pumpkins also taste delicious. Fresh pumpkins are easy to freeze so you can enjoy them year round - to find out more, see Pumpkin Preparation.

    As good as fresh pumpkins are, don't worry if you just don't have time for them, canned pumpkin works well for Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Cookies too!

    How do I know? Well...Confession time!

    I know that canned pumpkin works because I found pumpkin that had gotten "lost" in my pantry - it happens to the best of us, right? It had to be used because although it was still good, I was not sure when I bought it. I remember finding them on sale at a ridiculously low price but can't for the life of me remember when that was!

    Please tell me you have done the same thing - I'm not the only one, am I?

    So, both Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Cookies and Pumpkin Pie Pudding recipes are the result of trying to use the once lost but now found canned pumpkin!

    An overhead shot of pumpkin spice cookies on cooling rack

    More Delicious Ways To Use Pumpkin

    The following Pumpkin Spice Cookies are just one of the many ways to enjoy pumpkins. Other recipes we love are Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Pie, and Pumpkin Bread. Oh, and like I mentioned earlier, Pumpkin Pie Pudding because let's face it, there are times I just don't feel like making a pie crust or, I have canned pumpkin to use up!  ;)

    A side shot of pumpkin spice cookies half eaten

    Pumpkin is a Superfood

    My definition of a superfood is any nutrient dense food that has naturally concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins and other nutrients.  Superfoods help to boost the immune system and decrease the risk of illness.

    Pumpkins:

    • contain carotenoids which are potent antioxidants that helps protect the body's cells
    • protect eye health with its lutein and zeaxanthin helping to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration
    • are high in fiber
    • are a good source of vitamins A, C and E
    • are filled with B-complex vitamins - folates, niacin, vitamin B-6, thiamin and pantothenic acid
    • are rich in the minerals calcium, copper, phosphorous and potassium

    Now, hopefully, when you look at the big colorful pumpkins, whether they are orange, yellow, green or white, you will see more than just a pretty decoration!

    Three pumpkin spice cookies in a pile

    If you’ve tried these pumpkin spice cookies or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.

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    A photo of pumpkin spice gingerbread cookies stacked on top of each other

    Pumpkin Spice Gingerbread Cookies

    Cultured Palate

    Adding pumpkin to gingerbread lends a wonderful warm flavor.

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American

    Servings 48 servings
    Calories 118 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • ¾ cups butter
    • 2 cups sucanat or raw sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups pumpkin cooked or 1 - 15 oz can
    • ½ cups molasses black strap
    • 2 teaspoon vinegar
    • 4 ½ cups flour - whole wheat all-purpose or a mixture
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves

    Instructions

     

    • Preheat oven to 325 F.
    • Using a mixer, cream the butter and sucanat or sugar together.
    • Stir in the eggs, pumpkin, molasses and vinegar.
    • Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves) together and add to the previous mixture.
    • Mix well.
    • Drop by the spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet or parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake at 325 F for 15 - 20 minutes.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Store these in an airtight container when cooled completely

    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 515IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.7mg

    Keyword cookies, holiday recipes, pumpkin
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    1. Joy says

      October 17, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Yes, I have had the same experience with canned pumpkin. When we moved 2 months ago, I found 4 cans of pumpkin which I plan to use, one of them with this recipe. It sounds scrumptious!

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      • Dina-Marie says

        October 17, 2014 at 5:14 pm

        Thanks, Joy, it is nice to know that I am not the only one! ;)

        Reply
    2. Emily Kemp says

      April 03, 2018 at 3:48 am

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin spice anything so I'm going to love these!

      Reply

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