Canned Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies: A Holiday Twist on Classic Christmas Cookies

By Bhavana Verma

Dry Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until its fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add pumpkin puree, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until its well combined. Combine to make a soft dough.

Shape Cookies

Scoop the batter with icecream scoop and place on lined tray. Flatten a little with bottom of glass.

Bake

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crispy and center is soft. Once baked cool off and serve with desired decoration.