Besides being easy to bake — just drop the pre-cut dough onto a baking sheet and pop it in the oven for about 10 minutes — these cookies are ridiculously delicious and taste homemade. They’re crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle, and unlike a lot of pumpkin spice products, they aren’t too heavy on the spices and don’t taste artificial. The pumpkin flavor is natural and subtle, and the cinnamon and nutmeg are in perfect proportion. The cookies also aren’t cloyingly sweet, which makes them perfect as a snack, an accompaniment to a cup of coffee, or the finishing touch to a great meal (I like to pair them with ice cream). You can also take them to the next level with a light cream cheese frosting.
If you’re a pumpkin spice fan or are just looking for a simple go-to dessert for fall or the holiday season (hello, cookie swaps!), you’d be wise to stock up on Sweet Loren’s.