[recipes] pumpkin cookies what should be muffins...

[misskitty_79]

I found this recipe on Martha Stewart. In the past, I've always been really pleased w/ her recipes, this time though, I think it fell a little flat. I think that, since I've got the other half of the can of purée to use up, I'll try it again, but as mini muffins instead. I might actually opt for the drizzle too.
Then again, 's kid, Rò, seems to be a pretty big fan of 'em, so what do I know? :)

pumpkin cookies

• 1 c sugar;
• 1 large egg;
• ½ c butter;
• 15 oz can pumpkin purée;
• 2 c all-purpose flour;
• ½ tsp each: baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice (I'll admit it, I whinged it on this one. I think I used about ⅓ tsp ground cinnamon, topped the rest of ½ tsp measure w/ allspice & tossed in a pinch of cloves. I also think I didn't add nearly enough spices);
• ¼ salt (if you use semi-salted butter, skip this);
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (optional).

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Using an electric mixer, beat butter with sugar until light & fluffy. Add in egg & beat until smooth.
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking flour, spices & salt. Add flour & purée to wet ingredients in three steps: half of dry, all purée, & the rest of the dry.
Drop heaping tablespoons (mine were super lumpy. A small ice cream scoop would probably make them look prettier) onto baking sheets & bake in centre of oven for 15-20 minutes, or until puffed & golden around edges.

If adding chocolate drizzle:
Melt, put in ziploc baggie, snip corner & drizzle to your heart's content.

Enjoy!
Makes 3-4 dozen cookies.

Note: Contains eggs, wheat products & dairy.