Description
Spiced Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies are a delightful autumn treat that combines the rich flavor of pumpkin with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These cookies deliver a satisfying crunch, followed by a buttery melt-in-your-mouth experience, making them perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown; allow cooling on a wire rack before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg