Saturday Beefcake: Something Sweet

Also from last year:

Would there be a way to celebrate holidays in the US without the ubiquitous pumpkin? It is everywhere from the end of October until the end of the year. Here is offered another way to make use of its attributes putting it together with that universal favourite, chocolate. Togetherness and cookies are part and parcel of this time of year.


Today's message is comfort, sweetness and togetherness.



Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Puree c. 500 grams
2 slightly beaten eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
12 oz chocolate chips [milk is preferred by author, but semi-sweet might work]
4 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder





1. In a large bowl combine pumpkin, eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and chips.
2. In a separate bowl, blend flour and baking powder.
3. Combine the ingredients in these two bowls and stir until well combined.
4. Use two teaspoons to place on ungreased cookie sheet in small dollops. They will bake at the size they are created.
5. 375 degrees from 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Cool 'em.

Indulge the sweetness.