Description
These Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices that evoke the cozy feelings of fall. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet evening at home, they are incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 1 cup of pumpkin puree and 1 large egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Then, add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, ½ teaspoon of ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of cloves for that signature pumpkin spice flavor.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chilling the dough helps the flavors meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking. You can mix in chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans for added texture and flavor.