October 21st, 2009:

Tonight, Celeste and I made pumpkin cookies. Despite our measurements being a bit off with her helping and all, they turned out delicious.

Many of you have asked for the recipe. I used, basically, my dear friend Melissa‘s recipe. Only I halved it, and added a few “Daniel” touches.

Cookies for YOU!

Daniel and Melissa’s Cherry Pumpkin Cookies

Wet Works:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) (softened)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup pureed pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla

Dry Works:
1 tsp cinnamon
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda

Chunky Stuff:
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries (or cranberries)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp orange zest

Method:
Typical cookie method applies. Mix the wet stuff together. Mix the dry stuff together. Then put the dry stuff into the wet stuff and mix it together. Then throw in the chunky bits. Cook at 375 for about 10 minutes. Serve with cold milk.

Yields about 3 dozen.