Pumpkin-Pecan Spice Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Pumpkin-Pecan Spice Cookies
95 min.
42
141kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin-Pecan Spice Cookies! Perfectly dairy-free, these cookies are a scrumptious treat that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. With a rich blend of spices and the natural sweetness of pumpkin, each bite offers a cozy embrace that’s reminiscent of crisp autumn days.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, as the combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg fills the air. The addition of finely chopped pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the white vanilla baking chips provide a sweet surprise in every mouthful. These cookies are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of seasonal flavors that can be enjoyed by everyone, including those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering, looking for a sweet snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea, or simply craving something delicious, these Pumpkin-Pecan Spice Cookies are the perfect choice. With a total preparation time of just 95 minutes and yielding 42 delightful servings, they are ideal for sharing with family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible cookies that are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 2.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • pinch ground cardamom 
  • 1.3 cups pecans finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup peppermint candies white
  • oz candy coating disks chopped (almond bark)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  2. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in flour, baking powder and spices. Stir in pecans and baking chips. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  4. Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Place candy coating in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag. Microwave on High about 1 minute or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until coating is smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle coating over cookies.
  6. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories141kcal
Protein4.58%
Fat42.13%
Carbs53.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.48
Glycemic Load
4.59
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.9356521951116%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:141.26kcal
7.06%
Fat:6.7g
10.31%
Saturated Fat:2.36g
14.72%
Carbohydrates:19.08g
6.36%
Net Carbohydrates:18.22g
6.63%
Sugar:11.36g
12.62%
Cholesterol:7.79mg
2.6%
Sodium:87.97mg
3.82%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.37%
100%
Protein:1.64g
3.28%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.59%
Vitamin A:376.84IU
7.54%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.92%
Selenium:3.69µg
5.28%
Folate:17.97µg
4.49%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.51%
Iron:0.63mg
3.48%
Fiber:0.86g
3.42%
Copper:0.06mg
3.07%
Calcium:29.42mg
2.94%
Phosphorus:29.26mg
2.93%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.76%
Magnesium:7.76mg
1.94%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.7%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.47%
Potassium:43.03mg
1.23%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.17%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.07%