Description
Pumpkin Orange Zest Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of pumpkin with the bright zest of orange, creating a comforting and refreshing cookie perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Canned pumpkin puree: 1 cup (240 grams)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams), packed
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), unsalted and softened
- Egg: 1 large
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (freshly grated)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar: for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just 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.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, increase the sugar slightly.
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chips can be added for extra texture.
- For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Orange, Cookies, Fall, Dessert