# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup pumpkin purée, unsweetened
09 - 1/4 cup buttermilk
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Herbs & Aromatics
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon dried chives
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese, coating them in the seasoned flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until blended and smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Add chives and minced garlic, then gently mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
06 - Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to portion 16 heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
07 - Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 16–18 minutes until puffed, golden, and cooked through.
08 - Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy warm.
