If you’re looking to add a touch of warmth and sweetness to your Thanksgiving gathering, these Thanksgiving Day Cookies are the perfect treat to delight your guests. Bursting with fall flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and warm spices, these cookies are sure to become a new holiday favorite. Whether you’re baking them for a festive gathering or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea on a cozy evening, these cookies will bring a taste of Thanksgiving right to your home.
Title: Thanksgiving Day Cookies
Ingredients:
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
6. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to help them spread while baking.
9. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Thanksgiving Day Cookies are a delightful way to infuse your holiday celebrations with the flavors of the season. Whether you serve them after a hearty Thanksgiving feast or pack them as a thoughtful gift for friends and family, these cookies are sure to spread joy and warmth. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these delicious cookies that capture the essence of Thanksgiving in every bite.
