Old Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies combine rich pumpkin flavor with warm spices and butterscotch chips, offering a delightful treat perfect for fall gatherings and cookie lovers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream together Crisco, oleo, brown sugar, and white sugar.
- Add eggs and pumpkin, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
For a slightly different flavor, consider substituting half of the Crisco with unsalted butter. If you don't have butterscotch chips, chocolate chips or nuts can be great alternatives. To keep cookies soft, avoid overbaking them; they should look slightly underdone when you take them out. For added texture, try mixing in some chopped pecans or walnuts.
Serving Suggestions
These pumpkin cookies are delightful on their own but can be enhanced with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel sauce. They pair beautifully with a warm cup of tea or coffee, making them perfect for an afternoon snack. For a festive touch, serve alongside Easy Nut Cups during the holiday season.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. If you prefer, you can freeze the cookies for up to three months. To reheat, simply pop them in a preheated oven at 350°F for a few minutes until warmed through, which will help restore their softness.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Old Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies contains roughly 257 calories, with 4g protein, 47g carbohydrates, and 7g fat. It is a good source of dietary fiber (11% of the Daily Value), iron (10% of the Daily Value), and calcium (10% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 577mg per serving (25% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make these cookies healthier?
To make the cookies a bit healthier, you can substitute whole wheat flour for half of the all-purpose flour. Additionally, reducing the sugar by a quarter cup or using a sugar substitute can help lower the calories without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).