Flavored biscuits with raisins, walnuts, and pumpkin
Spiced cookies with raisins, walnuts, and pumpkin
Spiced cookies with raisins, walnuts, and pumpkin are a perfect delicacy for the cold season, but also a wonderful choice at any time of the year. This simple and quick recipe will delight your guests and fill your home with an irresistible aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin. Start your culinary adventure and discover how to make these fluffy and fragrant cookies!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 10-12 minutes
Total time: 32 minutes
Number of servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked pumpkin puree
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of oil (you can use sunflower oil or coconut oil for a more intense flavor)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of milk (you can use plant-based milk for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 handful of raisins (washed and soaked in warm water for 15 minutes)
- A pinch of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest (for an extra freshness)
Preparation method:
1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. This step is essential for achieving evenly baked cookies.
2. Prepare the wet mixture: In a large bowl, mix the sugar with the oil and egg until you achieve a creamy mixture. Then add the cooked pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
3. Prepare the dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, cornstarch, cloves, and ginger. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
4. Combine the ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, adding the milk to achieve a homogeneous composition. Finally, fold in the raisins and orange zest, mixing carefully not to crush them.
5. Form the cookies: Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to form balls of dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them as the cookies will spread while baking.
6. Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they become golden at the edges. Check them gently with a fork – they should be slightly soft in the middle as they will harden as they cool.
7. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on a rack for a few minutes before transferring them to a plate. This will help maintain their fluffy and fragrant texture.
Serving suggestions:
These spiced cookies are perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee. You can add a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice for an extra flavor, or sprinkle some grated coconut on top for an attractive appearance.
Variations:
For a healthier version, you can replace sugar with honey or maple syrup. You can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the mixture for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy the spiced cookies with raisins, walnuts, and pumpkin, perfect for any occasion! These sweet treats will surely become your and your loved ones' favorites.
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup oil, 1 egg, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla, 2 cloves, 1 handful of raisins, 1 pinch of ginger, 1 teaspoon orange zest.
