Soft Pumpkin cookies for Santa

There is something about these soft pumpkin cookies for Santa that will make any child smile.  I like this recipe because it is soft enough for Santa’s teeth, at least that is what I tell my grandson Owen.  They are easy to make and “Owen Chef” as he calls himself, will help make them when next we meet.

I love the smell of pumpkin, allspice and cinnamon in the winter.  It’s flavours warm up the house and it smells like Christmas. I want to talk about cinnamon for a bit.  Always use a good quality; I like Ceylon Cinnamon.  Did you know that most of the world’s cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka? Cinnamon has many health benefits.  I add it to my coffee and hot chocolate.  It adds sweetness without calories.A good article to read on Health Benefits can be found at:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266069.php

But today, it isn’t about health benefits, it’s about testing these cookies so that Owen and I can make them when I get to see him soon.  He is very excited about Santa.  This year Owen is almost three and he wants to make sure that we leave a good soft cookie for Santa.  These Soft Pumpkin Cookies for Santa are perfect.

All mixed up. 

In the pan and rustic looking.

All puffed-up for Santa.

You can’t just eat one!!

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies for Santa

These soft cookies are just right for Santa's teeth.  

Course Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 45

Author Renata Solski

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Set the oven to 375 degrees F .  

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

   Beat the pumpkin, oil, vanilla, and egg. Use the paddle on your mixer.

   In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, allspice, and cinnamon.

   Add your dry ingredients to the wet. Don't over mix.

   Remove from mixer and add in chocolate chips and stir with a wooden spoon.

   Drop by the teaspoon on the baking pan.  Be generous.

   Bake for 15 minutes.

   Cool on wire racks.

   These may be also iced with your favourite icing.  

Recipe Notes

This recipe made 45 cookies for Santa.