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You are here: Home / Seasons / Autumn / Guest Post | Elaina from Flavour {Cranberry Pumpkin Drop Cookies}

Guest Post | Elaina from Flavour {Cranberry Pumpkin Drop Cookies}

0 · Nov 9, 2011 · 12 Comments

Come meet Elaina from the beautiful blog Flavour


It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life – P.D. James

 

As the days grow shorter, the winds get colder and the leaves fall from the trees, this is our surefire sign that autumn will officially be bidding us farewell very soon. But until the wonderful harvest from this bountiful season becomes scarce, I’m not giving up on autumn just yet.

Not only do I want to share with you one of my most favourite cookie recipes, but some of my fondest childhood memories that accompany it.

Halloween has its own traditions filled with dressing up, bags full of sweets and spooky, scary parties. But if there’s one thing I remember as vividly as what my costumes were each year, it would have to be my mother’s super-fantastic-oh-so-soft-and-delicious-pumpkin-drop-cookie recipe!

Promptly baked the week following all Halloween festivities, the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin filled the house…and our lunch bags. Oh, there are so many reasons why these just happen to be the best cookies…ever! They are as light as a feather and as delicious as you can imagine. I almost don’t want to call them cookies as they really do taste like small pieces of sweet pumpkin bread. Since they are dropped on the cookie sheet rather than rolled into a ball before baking, each and every cookie has their own shape, size, and truly their own personality. And although my mother’s recipe called for raisins, I hope she won’t mind me updating our tradition with some bright and colourful cranberries. Either way, they tasted just like they did many many moons ago. One bite from my first batch, and I’m instantly transported back to my childhood. I am so very happy to be sharing this recipe, as well as my memories, with you today.

The Recipe…

Cranberry Pumpkin Drop Cookies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup freshly cooked pumpkin, pureed
  • 1 vanilla pod, seeded
  • 1 cup cranberries

Start by soaking the cranberries in very very hot water to plump them up [and so they won’t sink to the bottom of the dough mixture]. Drain and set aside.

Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg. In mixer bowl, beat butter on medium for 30 seconds, then add brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin and vanilla seeds and beat well again.

Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture and beat until well blended, then stir in cranberries. Dough will be soft, unlike other cookie doughs. Drop heaping teaspoons-full onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until done.

Cool on wire rack and enjoy!


Elana had me at hello… She linked this beautiful recipe a few weeks ago to the WhipperBerry Friday Flair and I was smitten!!

Autumn Ravioli & Pinot Mushrooms

Her work is truly stunning and I new I needed to invite her over to share her talents with you guys.  She lives in Winnipeg and has a fascinating life you should go check out her “about” page. Here is some more of her stunning work…

Magic Wishing Apples

Feta & Kalamata Olive Muffins

Grapes

She has style and talent that I envy! Make sure you run over to her site… Flavour and say hello from WhipperBerry.

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  1. Michelle says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:45 am

    I make pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips which I love but I will have to try the cranberries. That looks really interesting.

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  2. Elaina says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:33 am

    Oh Heather, thank you so much for the opportunity to be part of WhipperBerry, what a pleasure! You’re such a kind soul, that I’m so pleased we’ve come together. Thank you again for showing off my blog site. x

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  3. Christine says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Hi Heather and Elaina, Your Drop Cookies recipe has been selected by Knapkins to be featured in a Recipe Guessing Game. Please share the following link with your friends and fans. Congrats again!! 🙂 To play, go here: http://knapkins.com/guess_games/461?source=blog

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    • Elaina says

      November 9, 2011 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Christine!

      That’s so great, thanks! What a cute site you’ve got, I absolutely love it 🙂

      Thanks again Heather too 🙂

      Reply
  4. AJ says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks for scoop on Flavour – everything looks so yummy! The cookies sound great and the ravioli dish looks heavenly!! I am headed over to check out this site. AJ@queenofmynest

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  5. Katie says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:52 am

    Thank you for sharing your cookie recipe. I can’t wait to make a batch!

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Hello... my name is Heather and I'm the creator of WhipperBerry a creative lifestyle blog packed full of great recipes and creative ideas for your home and family. I find I am happiest when I'm living a creative life and I love to share what I've been up to along the way... Come explore, my hope is that you'll leave inspired!

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