Pumpkin Spice Love Knots Cookies Recipe
I am thrilled to share my favorite fall recipe: Pumpkin Spice Love Knots Cookies!
These delightful treats are perfect for cozy days and will fill your home with warm spices. 🍂
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
- All these tools make baking simple and fun.
- The bowl and mixer help blend the ingredients smoothly.
- A lined baking sheet ensures that the cookies bake evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- These ingredients create a soft and tasty cookie.
The combination of spices and pumpkin brings warmth to every bite.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
- Form dough into knots and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
Each step is easy to follow, making these cookies a joy to bake.
The aroma in the kitchen is just wonderful!
Notes
I like to sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.
If you prefer extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the dough.
For fun shapes, you can also form the dough into twists or braids.
Remember, the key is to have fun and enjoy the baking process. 🍪
Making these cookies always brings a smile to my face, and I hope it will do the same for you!