Get ready to haunt your taste buds with the most spine-tingling, mouthwatering treat of the season! These Great Ghost Pumpkin Cookies are about to cast a delicious spell on your dessert table, combining the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with a ghostly white chocolate twist that will make everyone come back for seconds (and thirds)! Perfect for Halloween parties, cozy fall gatherings, or any time you want to conjure up a magical cookie experience that's both festive and irresistibly tasty.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg to the butter mixture, beating until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Decorate with additional white chocolate drizzle or ghost-themed icing for a festive touch.
Tips
- Room Temperature Magic: Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature for the smoothest, most well-incorporated batter.
- Don't Overmix: Mix the dry and wet ingredients just until combined to keep your cookies tender and soft.
- Consistent Size Matters: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Festive Decorating Hack: For a true ghost effect, use white chocolate drizzle or royal icing to create spooky ghost faces on cooled cookies.
- Storage Spell: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and delicious.
- Make Ahead Trick: You can freeze the cookie dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
