Description
Warm and chewy pumpkin cookies perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for mixing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with coffee or tea. Can add icing for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, autumn recipes, chewy cookies