Amy’s Favorite Pumpkin Cookies
1 stick butter, softened
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup canned pumpkin
1 cup all-purpose flour, or white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
¼ teaspoon powdered cloves
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup walnuts, chopped into small pieces
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup white chocolate chips
In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin and mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and both chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Makes 2½ dozen.