Pumpkin Spice Cookies

By sandiB2010

Ingredients

• 1/2 C butter, softened
• 1 C granulated sugar, plus additional for rolling
• 1/2 C canned pumpkin
• 1/4 C molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 C all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Add pumpkin, molasses, egg and vanilla. Mix until just combined.

Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Slowly add to wet mixture. Mix until fully combined.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to a small bowl. Roll golfball size pieces of dough in sugar until fully coated, then transfer to your prepared baking sheets. Space cookies at least 2 inches apart.

Bake for 11-12 minutes or until just golden on the bottom.