Pumpkin Roll-Out Cookies recipe

3 servings

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/2 cup solid pack pumpkin puree

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 pinch salt

In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and orange zest.

Stir in the pumpkin.

Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well.

Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the pumpkin mixture.

Chill dough for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.

Cut into desired shapes and place onto an unprepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.

Decorate with frosting or candy.