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Spooky Pumpkin Treats

A frightfully delicious Halloween dessert

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Black food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. If desired, add a few drops of black food coloring to create a spooky dark color.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping into spooky forms.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before decorating with orange icing or candy eyes for a festive touch!

Spooky Tips

For extra spookiness, use cookie cutters to shape your treats into bats, ghosts, or pumpkins. Add candy eyes and orange icing for the perfect Halloween presentation!