Pumpkin stars
Pumpkin Stars - a special dessert, perfect for cool autumn evenings! These delicious cookies combine the sweet aroma of pumpkin with a fluffy texture, and their star shape makes them even more appealing. Here’s how to prepare them step by step to achieve a perfect result.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients:
- 250 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 50 g butter (softened at room temperature)
- 50 ml sour cream
- 50 ml milk
- 100 g baked pumpkin (preferably Hokkaido or Butternut type)
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Flavors: vanilla essence and orange essence (optional)
Preparing the pumpkin cookies:
1. Preparing the pumpkin: Start by baking the pumpkin. Cut it into cubes and place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake it in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes or until soft. Once cooled, puree it with a blender until smooth.
2. Mixing the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with sugar, salt, and milk. Add the softened butter and sour cream, mixing well with a spatula or a mixer on low speed. If desired, you can add a few drops of vanilla essence and orange essence for extra flavor.
3. Incorporating the dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder. Then, gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet mixture, stirring continuously until you get a homogeneous and slightly sticky dough. Do not knead too much to avoid making the cookies tough.
4. Shaping the cookies: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1.5 cm thick. Use a star-shaped cutter (or any other preferred shape) to cut out the cookies. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Brushing the cookies: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush each cookie with a pastry brush. This will give them a golden and appetizing crust.
6. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C (including convection) and bake the cookies for 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden. Let them cool on a rack before serving.
Serving suggestion: These pumpkin stars are delicious alongside a big cup of hot tea or hot chocolate. You can decorate them with powdered sugar or glaze them with a simple glaze made of sugar and water for a festive look.
Possible variations: You can add some chopped nuts or dark chocolate to the dough for extra texture and flavor. Also, by replacing some of the flour with whole wheat flour, you will achieve a healthier, yet just as delicious dessert.
These pumpkin cookies are not only a quick and simple dessert but also an inspired choice to bring the flavors of autumn into your home. Try them and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients: 250 g flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, 50 g butter, 50 ml sour cream, 50 ml milk, 100 g cooked pumpkin, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 egg, essence.
