If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will probably be a bit surprised to see another Secret Recipe Club feature just one week after the last one. Here’s the reason: some months have five Mondays, but there are only four groups of blogs (A through D) in the club. So in some months a Monday would be empty of virtual fun, and that is sad. The moderators then had this brilliant idea of coming up with a special theme for these extra Mondays in which all groups participate. Since football season is starting, the theme for today’s Reveal Day is “Tailgating“. Now, I must say I’m not too wild about tailgating, probably because I did not grow up in the US. But, nothing makes me miss a party, and I loved coming up with a recipe appropriate for the occasion. I was assigned the blog Dancing Veggies, hosted by Amanda, a member of Group A. One of the things I got a kick out of stalking her blog is the way she chooses pretty creative, unexpected names for her posts. For instance, what do you think a post called “Heart Racing” would be about? A bowl of chili? a hot Indian curry? Nah. It’s about Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies! 🙂 How about a post called “Meet me at Midnight?” Caviar on toast and a shot of vodka? A platter of oysters on the half shell? No, not really. That one is about German Chocolate Brownies… For this tailgating event, my contribution is a plate of cookies, and since Fall is knocking at the door (stiff upper lip ON), my cookies include the P word. Talk about someone who dances with the music… that’s me, baby, all the way! And speaking of dancing to the music, Amanda just explained to me the meaning behind her posts titles: they are all song titles, the “dancing” part of her blog, Dancing Veggies. Too awesome for words!
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
(slightly modified from Dancing Veggies)
makes about 30 cookies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed pumpkin
1 + 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 cup mini dark choc chips
1/4 to 1/2 cup white choc chips
Heat the oven to 350 F.
Cream the butter and sugar for 5 minutes, until slightly fluffy. Add in the egg, salt, and vanilla extract and beat for a few more minutes before adding in the mashed pumpkin.
In a small bowl stir together the flour, baking soda, and spices. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and beat until just mixed. Spoon the dough onto cookie sheets in walnut sized portions. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a golden orange shade. Cool on a rack.
ENJOY!
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Comments: My main modification of the recipe was to use a mixture of white and dark chocolate chips. I am very fond of white chocolate and had just a little bit left in a bag, so I decided to put them to good use. I left the amounts pretty flexible in the recipe, because Phil loves a cookie that is loaded with chips, so see how much your dough can take and go for maximal pleasure. I think dried cranberries would work great too, by the way. The texture of the cookies is on the chewy side due to the pumpkin puree, which by the way, I used canned. As usual, no one will be able to taste the pumpkin, it just gives them a mysterious flavor. The nutmeg and cinnamon of course complement it all beautifully. A perfect Fall cookie (stiff upper lip threatening to fail).
You cannot have summer back, but you can always have a cookie!
Amanda, I had a lot of fun browsing your collection of recipes, in fact your zucchini fritters were insistently calling my name, but I thought that maybe those would be hard to enjoy at tailgating with the dipping sauce and all. So I stuck with cookies, easy to grab and run away to the stadium not to miss the kick-off. As usual, everyone can check the collection of tailgating recipes by poking the cute blue frog at the end of the post.
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I was thinking about Pumpkin Spice Latte’s just this morning:) These look like a good segue into fall:D
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Yes, if Fall is coming, we might as well welcome it with pumpkin! 😉
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Oh geeze, the “p” word!!! It’s still hot out here and will be until Halloween!! Those cookies look delicious, and I love your speculation as to what those post titles mean =)
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The P word… I know…. it’s a bit early I think…. but I try to be prepared!
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“P” for prepared =)
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Great one, Karen! You are witty…. and always Prepared! 😉
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Oooooh, pumpkin!! 😀 We enjoy pumpkin anything year round and we’d be all over these!! 😀 Nice choice for the SRC! 😀
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I actually love pumpkin too, so these cookies would be perfect any time of the year, plus the people in the department loved them too 😉
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Reblogged this on hocuspocus13 and commented:
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Thank you!
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These look luscious just as they are but I bet you are right and the addition of dried cranberries or cherries would put them over the top!
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Indeed… dried cherries would be fantastic too, color and taste!
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Beautiful cookies – and as you know, pumpkin anything would be acceptable at any tailgating party.
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I think it’s true, pumpkin and tailgating is a good match!
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Yummy! They look fabulous. I had a great time going through all your posts this month 🙂
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Nice to “see” you here! Glad you enjoyed stalking the Bewitching!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies! My blog titles are actually all song lyrics – the “dancing” part of the veggies if you will 🙂
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Oh, my! That is TOO CLEVER!!!!! Loved it… will edit the post to make sure everyone gets it…. Really awesome!
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You always need a sweet treat at tailgate parties! It’s a little too warm here in PA this week to break out the “P” word, but I’m itching now that I see these cookies. YUM!
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These look like the perfect cookie for the upcoming fall weather! Great choice for reveal day.
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The ‘p’ word! You are TOO funny. Yes, it doesn’t feel a little early for the ‘p’ word, but these look fabulous.
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Love that you worked tailgating and fall all in one. As much as I hate the heat of summer, I will definitely miss fresh berries, herbs, and heirloom tomatoes. I will definitely have to try these in the next few weeks.
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Oooh! Replacing the chips with cranberries? Now you’re talking! (Or was that in addition to the chips – ha!) The kids obviously would prefer the chips though.
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Is it pumpkin season already? It certainly doesn’t feel like it on the East Coast. It’s so warm and humid and just blah (I hate this weather!)
But I’ll gladly inhale a couple of these amazing cookies. They look amazing. Great recipe my friend!
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I love pumpkin and chocolate together. Best flavor combination.
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Love these cookies!
Such a great pick for fall and tailgating food!
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