White Chip Pumpkin Delight Cookies are a delicious autumn treat that combines the warm spices of pumpkin with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate chips. These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and are perfect for fall gatherings or simply enjoying with a warm drink. Here’s how you can make them:
Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
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1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly with cooking spray or butter.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set this bowl aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This will usually take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and continue to beat until well combined. Once the egg and vanilla are fully incorporated, add the canned pumpkin puree and mix until smooth and fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the flour is fully incorporated and no dry patches remain. It’s important not to overmix, as this can make the cookies dense.
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon. If you like a little crunch in your cookies, you can also fold in chopped pecans or walnuts at this point.
Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, placing the dough balls about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are golden and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these warm, soft, and flavorful White Chip Pumpkin Delight Cookies, perfect for any fall occasion or as a sweet treat during the cooler months.
