Butterscotch Pumpkin Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Butterscotch Pumpkin Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, grab two baking sheets and line them with parchment paper, giving the paper a light greasing with butter to ensure your cookies slide off easily later.

3. Step 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until everything is well blended and ready to shine.

4. Step 4

   Now, let’s bring some sweetness into the mix! In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the white sugar and eggs.

5. Step 5

   Beat them together on medium speed for about a minute, until the mixture is smooth and light in color.

6. Step 6

   Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl and paddle with a rubber spatula to make sure every bit is mixed in.

7. Step 7

   Next, add in the star of the show—pumpkin puree—along with canola oil and a splash of vanilla extract.

8. Step 8

   Beat this delightful mixture on low speed until everything is beautifully combined.

9. Step 9

   Now it’s time to introduce the dry ingredients! Gradually mix the flour blend into the pumpkin mixture on low speed, just until everything is incorporated.

10. Step 10

    Then, gently fold in the butterscotch chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough for that perfect burst of flavor in every bite.

11. Step 11

    Using a 1/4-cup scoop, drop generous mounds of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, making sure to space them about 2 1/2 inches apart.

12. Step 12

    For a little extra touch, lightly flatten the tops of the dough mounds with a spatula.

13. Step 13

    Pop the sheets into your preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the tops feel firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

14. Step 14

    Once they’re done, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes—this is the perfect time to savor the delicious aroma wafting through your kitchen! After that, transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

15. Step 15

    When they’re cool and ready to enjoy, give them a light dusting of confectioners' sugar for that sweet finishing touch.

16. Step 16

    Now, gather your friends and family, serve these delightful cookies, and watch them disappear in no time!.