Ruffles & Truffles

07
Oct
2012

Pumpkin Harvest Cookies for #SundaySupper

categories: Recipes

The colors of autumn can be so gorgeous: don’t you just love when the trees turn beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red? I must admit that I miss seeing them…but I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of the changing seasons when I was in Michigan last week.

…and today we are celebrating one of the fun colors of fall: ORANGE! All of the recipes in today’s Sunday Supper are inspired by the color orange. When I was brainstorming what to make, I was immediately drawn to pumpkin as an ingredient. AND, one of my favorite cookie recipes ever happens to involve pumpkin. Score!

This recipe is really customizable, which is an aspect I really love. Today’s version happens to contain dark and white chocolate chips, coconut, and raisins. However, you can really get creative…compost cookie style. Justin loves to have chopped walnuts and craisins added into the batter. Oats are also delicious.

These pumpkin harvest cookies are cake-like in texture. They are pillowy soft and very moist! I normally love my cookies with a bit of crunch, but there is just something awesome about these soft baked treats that make me oh so excited. Make yourself a batch when you have a moment…and if you only want a few now, the dough freezes wonderfully, so you can save some for later (just saying…)! To be honest, I usually cut this recipe in half, because the full size makes an enormous amount of cookies!

Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

Ingredients

5 cups flour

1 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp baking soda

1.5 cups butter

2 cups firm packed brown sugar

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 can pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix)

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. In another large bowl, cream softened butter with a mixer. Add brown and white sugars gradually until the butter mixture is fluffy. Then, add egg and vanilla and blend until mixed.

4. With the mixer still running, alternate adding scoops of pumpkin and dry ingredients. Mix well until incorporated, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5. Use a spatula/large spoon to stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and raisins.

6. On a nonstick baking sheet, deposit rounded tablespoon sized drops of batter evenly on the tray (I use a 2 tsp scooper tool to easily scoop the cookies).

7. Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes, until fully cooked/set, with a small amount of browning around the bottom edges. Remove from the tray and allow to cool on a wire baking rack. Enjoy!

Are you a fan of pumpkin in the fall? What’s your favorite orange colored food to eat?

Annnnd, if you’re looking for some more amazing recipes inspired by the color orange, make sure to check out the rest of the Sunday Supper contributions! Enjoy!!!!

Sunrise  (Breakfast and Brunch)

Paula from Vintage Kitchen Notes is bringing her Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Erin from Dinners Dishes and Desserts is baking up some Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Heather from Girlichef is bringing Pumpkin Doughnuts with Spiced Buttermilk Glaze

Nicole from Daily Dish Recipes is making Pumpkin Donut Puffs

Patti from Comfy Cuisine is bringing  Classic Orange Marmalade

Sunithi from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz is making Spiced Pumpkin Ricotta Muffins with Craisins and Walnuts

Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet is cooking up some Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal

Jamie from Mama Mommy Mom is bringing Butternut Squash Butter

Chelsea from Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence is bringing Pumpkin Spiced Donuts with Chai Icing

 

High Noon (Soups, Salads and Sandwiches)

Renee from Magnolia Days is serving up some Butternut Squash Soup

Beate from Galactopdx is bringing her Carrot Ginger Soup

Jen from Juanita’s Cocina is making some Curried Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries and Pecans

Megan from I Run For Wine is making Skinny Roasted Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Soup

Sarah from What Smells So Good is filling our bowls with some Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

Alice from Hip Foodie Mom is coming with her Roasted Carrot and Red Quinoa Salad

Susan from The Wimpy Vegetarian is making Cider – Spiced Sweet Potato Soup

Tora from Tora’s Real Food is bringing Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup

Melanie from From Fast Food to Fresh Food is making Monty’s Pumpkin Soup

Lyn from The Lovely Pantry is bringing Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Soup

Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic is whipping up some Mandarin Chicken Salad

 

Sunset (Dinner and Main Dishes)

Sarah from Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends is offering up some Pumpkin Ravioli

Shelia from Pippis In The Kitchen Again is serving her Roasted Squash and Ricotta with Honey

Pam from The Meltaways is making Spooky Stuffed Peppers

Patsy from Famfriendsfood is bringing her Carrot Souffle

Laura from Small Wallet Big Appetite is bringing Chicken and Sweet Potato Fritters

Mehereen from Chattering Kitchen is making Sichuan Orange Glazed Chicken with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Tammi from Momma’s Meals is making Hearty Pork Stew

Kristin from Kwistin’s Favorites is making Orange Chicken

Soni from Soni’s Food For Thought is cooking up some Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce

Shelby from Diabetic Foodie is cooking up some Moroccan Vegetable Stew

Dara from Generation Y Foodie is bringing Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Brandie from Home Cooking Memories is sharing a DIY Baked Sweet Potato Bar

Amber from Mama’s Blissful Bites  is bringing Rice and Fig Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

 

By The Bonfire (Sweets, Snacks and Sips)

Carla from Chocolate Moosey is making Pumpkin Tiramisu with Pumpkin Butter Caramel Sauce

Heather from Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks is offering up some Pumpkin Cake Truffles

Shelia from Cooking Underwriter is bringing Sweet Potato Bacon Beet Salsa

Anne from Webicurean  is making some Drunken Pumpkin Bread

Karen from In The Kitchen With KP is making Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Leslie La Cocina De Leslie is making Sweet Potato Atole

Seet Fei from My Trials in The Kitchen is bringing Sweet Potatoes Mini Balls

Tara from Noshing With The Nolands is bringing Oranges En Suprise

Susan from The Girl in The Red Kitchen is making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone with Pumpkin Glaze

Conni from Mrs. Mama Hen is making Orange Glazed Poundcake

Isabel from Family Foodie is baking up Moist Pumpkin Bread

Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings is baking up a Vegan Pumpkin Orange Cake

Brenda from Meal Planning Magic is whipping up some Creamy Pumpkin Dip

Laura from Family Spice is making some Unprocessed and Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

Kathya from Basic and Delicious is baking up Butternut Squash and Carrot Bread

Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake is serving up Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Stephanie from The Cookie A Day Challenge is whipping up some Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Katie from She Like Ruffles, He Likes Truffles is bringing Pumpkin Harvest Cookies

Nancy from Gotta Get Baked is baking up some Orange Macadamia Dark Chocolate Cookies

Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  is bringing Orange Soda Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Katy from Happy Baking Days is bringing Carrot Cake with Orange Glaze

Sandra from Midlife Road Trip is bringing Orange ya glad it’s fall! Hungarian Apricot/Walnut pastries

 
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69 Comments on Pumpkin Harvest Cookies for #SundaySupper

  3. Jennifer B
    October 7, 2012 at 9:30 am (231 days ago)

    What is this Sunday Supper and how have I not heard about it?? I must jump on this bandwagon ;)

    Also, meant to tell you at Seasons 52…I know you are going to Halloween Horror Nights on Thursday. My friends told me that one year they went on a non-peak night and were able to purchase the front of the line access passes for 1/2 off about 1/2 way through the night. Just wanted to pass along the info in case you found yourself stuck in long lines and wanted to pay to see everything at a discount ;)
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    • Katie
      October 7, 2012 at 9:40 am (231 days ago)

      Thanks! We were actually there on Thursday this week (a few days ago)! The lines weren’t long on a Thursday night; the only house we had to wait a long time to get into was The Walking Dead house…which was expected. All the other houses we waited only about 10-20 minutes, so not too terrible for not having an Express pass!

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  4. Megan
    October 7, 2012 at 10:54 am (231 days ago)

    I can personally state these cookies rock! Katie brought me some to take home to my very sick boyfriend. He ate them up and loved them! Thanks Katie for sharing!!!

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  14. Nicole @ The Daily Dish
    October 7, 2012 at 4:54 pm (230 days ago)

    Look at all the wonderful yummies you stuffed inside these already heavenly sounding cookies.
    Goodness knows I’d eat this whole batch myself and then wonder where they all went ;)
    Great recipe!
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  25. Liz
    October 8, 2012 at 6:09 pm (229 days ago)

    These cookies look wonderful! The perfect way to usher in fall! My biggest difficulty will be deciding what extras to put in my batch :)

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  30. Sarah
    October 11, 2012 at 11:05 am (227 days ago)

    ahhhhhhhhhh I love how those chunky cookies look. So moist and chunky. Did I mention chunky? I love it. Thanks for sharing!
    Sarah recently posted..Pumpkin Ravioli #SundaySupperMy Profile

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    • Katie
      October 14, 2012 at 11:16 am (224 days ago)

      I do love a chunky cookie! The more goodies inside, the merrier! ;)

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  31. Conni Smith
    October 11, 2012 at 1:03 pm (226 days ago)

    Mmmm! Again – pumpkin is my all time FAVORITE fall ingredient! The cookies look scrumptious!
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    • Katie
      October 14, 2012 at 11:19 am (224 days ago)

      The most recent batch I made, I separated the dough into two bowls: my husband made his own batch and I filled mine in with these goodies! And of course, he finished eating his first, so he broke into my stash…boys…

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  33. Chelsea
    October 13, 2012 at 3:22 pm (224 days ago)

    These cookies look delicious!

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    • Katie
      October 14, 2012 at 11:20 am (224 days ago)

      Thanks Nancy! These cookies are my ONE exception to my crispy/chewy cookie rule. Haha!

      Reply

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