I made this with buttermilk and it came out with a strange, grainy texture. It set up beautifully tho so I’ll try it again with just cream.

I made these and had to guesstimate the 1 oz cookie scoop by doing a very heaping tablespoon. They were very undercooked so I had to put them back in.
This is the first batch of cookies that I didn’t give away because I liked them so much. They turned out very soft and almost muffinlike, as aviva said. But I liked that. They’re very pumpkin-y and spicy and the chocolate makes them super delish.
I’m going to try them again with a touch less flour and more baking time initially.

Yay for fulfilling your fantasy! (better late than never - just like my holiday cards that went in the mail on christmas eve!)
Wonderful story - I might try this one next year - I too have never made anything with a jelly roll but have always been curious (and intimidated!) about it’s use especially with cloth!
Thank you for the inspiration!