Pumpkin-Cranberry Cookies

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Sweet and tart pumpkin-cranberry cookies with crunchy nuts and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings or holiday treats, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cranberries
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease baking sheets.
  2. Chop cranberries and combine with 3 tablespoons sugar; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. With a mixer on medium-high, beat butter and remaining 1 cup sugar until creamy.
  5. Beat in pumpkin, honey, vanilla, and orange zest.
  6. Reduce speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture.
  7. Stir in chopped nuts and cranberries.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

825 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 39.9g 51% DV
Carbs 104.2g 38% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 49.2g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12483.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 412.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 195.8mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 1554.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

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).

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).

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