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Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

September 21, 2019 by Laureen King 7 Comments

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Pumpkin cookie with bite out of it on copper wire rack.
Pumpkin Pecan Cookies that are soft, fluffy and perfectly spiced.Pumpkin Pecan Cookies that are soft, fluffy and perfectly spiced.

Absolutely delicious Pumpkin Pecan Cookies have a soft cake-like texture and scrumptious pumpkin spice flavor! Perfect Fall dessert.

Wire rack filled with pumpkin cookies topped with a pecan. One cookie with bite out of it.

The recipe for these Pumpkin Pecan Cookies was adapted from one of my Mom’s old-fashioned recipes for pumpkin cookies. I changed it a bit by adding pecans and using butter instead of margarine. These cookies make the perfect fall dessert that will have your kitchen smelling amazing. You can’t beat the comforting smell of fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.

Wire rack filled with pumpkin cookies topped with a pecan.

When making this recipe I chopped the pecans into quarters and did not add the crumbs. This helps to keep the cookies light and fluffy. I prefer these cookies just plain and simple topped with a half pecan. If you like a bit of frosting on them try my cream cheese frosting recipe , it would be tasty addition.

Cutting board with chopped pecans and stainless steel knife.

When making this recipe be sure to use pure canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie filling. As well, I have found various brands of canned pumpkin can vary quite a bit in water content, so if the pumpkin seems watery be sure to strain excess water out. Another tip is to stir the pecans into the batter by hand to avoid breaking them up.

Stainless steel bowl filled with cookie dough for pumpkin cookies.

Pumpkin Pecan Cookies have a light cake-like batter that is quite sticky so I found it easiest to use two teaspoons to place dough on cookie sheet. Be sure to use parchment paper to ensure nice brown bottoms on the cookies.

Baking sheet lined with parchment paper filled with scooped out pumpkin cookie dough. Each cookie topped with a pecan.

These cookies will fly off the plate, but if necessary store in airtight container. A great cookie for Holiday Baking that freezes very well.

Pumpkin cookie with bite out, topped with a pecan on copper wire rack.

Pumpkin cookie with bite out of it on copper wire rack.

Pumpkin Pecan Cookies

Laureen King
old-fashioned pumpkin cookies with soft cake-like texture
4.54 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup pecans
  • pecan halves for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350Āŗ F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
  • Combine together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beat until combined.
  • Beat in vanilla and pumpkin until combined.
  • Gradually add in dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Stir in chopped pecans. I do this by hand to prevent pecans from breaking up too much.
  • Drop heaping teaspoon of dough onto prepared cookie sheet. I use two teaspoons to drop dough onto cookie sheet.
  • If desired, top with 1/2 pecan.
  • Bake 350Āŗ F oven for 11-13 minutes until top of cookies are slightly brown.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1196IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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Copper wire rack filled with pumpkin cookies topped with a pecan.

If you enjoy this recipe please come back, drop me a comment and rate this recipe 5 star. Thank you for your support.

Be sure to try another of my favourite pumpkin recipes, No Bake Triple Layer Pumpkin Pie

Slice of pie with layers of graham crust, cream cheese, pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream.

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  1. Maryann Deutscher

    September 21, 2019 at 8:57 pm

    Delicious

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    • Laureen King

      September 21, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      thank you Maryann.

      Reply
  2. Jochiam

    September 21, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect autumn dessert with coffee.

    Reply
  3. CWK

    September 21, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    5 stars
    These were so delicious. I like them fresh the best

    Reply
  4. PATRICIA RAMSEY

    December 16, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    What can I substitute for if I don’t have ground cloves?

    Reply
    • Laureen King

      December 16, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      HI Patricia, you would probably be ok to just leave the cloves out.

      Reply

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