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Pumpkin Spice Caramel Cookies

This Pumpkin Spice Caramel Cookie is soft and sweet and packed with all the flavors of the season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1/2  cup butter (softened) 1 stick
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of caramel bits these are little caramel balls you can melt down to make caramel apples

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar for two minutes till combined and creamy.  Add the canned pumpkin, egg and vanilla.  Mix till combined.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.  Whisk to combine.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to your creamed butter mixture as the mixer is on low.  Mix till combined making sure to scrap down the sides.
  • Add the caramel bits.  Mix for 10 seconds till combined.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet (or spray with cooking spray).
  • If desired drizzle with icing.  Take 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of milk and combine with a fork.  Drizzle on top of cooled cookies.

Notes

Cookies freeze wonderfully so go ahead and double this recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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