Pumpkin Hermits

Cozy up with the warm, spiced flavors of *Pumpkin Hermits*, a classic fall-inspired cookie bursting with seasonal charm. These soft, cake-like treats combine the earthy richness of pure pumpkin puree with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts or pecans add delightful texture, while their tender crumb makes them perfect for pairing with a cup of hot tea or coffee. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these pumpkin spice cookies are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for autumn gatherings or holiday cookie trays. Embrace the essence of fall baking with these moist, flavorful Pumpkin Hermits!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
• 1 piece large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts using a rubber spatula.

Step 7

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies feel slightly firm to the touch.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the Pumpkin Hermits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3840.4

Total Fat 145.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 444.3mg	0%
Sodium 2632.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 604.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 334.0g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 468.7mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 2357.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 61.3%