Description

Discover delicious and comforting fall baking recipes that capture the essence of autumn. Perfect for cozy evenings and holiday gatherings, these recipes feature seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, and warm spices.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, stir in the chopped nuts.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
You can add chocolate chips or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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