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Deliciously Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies to Savor

Buttery Honey Pumpkin Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add honey and pumpkin puree to the creamed mixture and mix until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a few inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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