Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these chewy pumpkin cookies, a perfect blend of rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices. These cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with the essence of autumn, making them a delightful treat for cozy gatherings or an afternoon pick-me-up. With their delightful chewy texture and spiced sugar topping, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Bake a batch to share with friends, family, or savor them as a personal treat—either way, you won’t be able to resist their charm!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- Pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with pumpkin pie spice for the topping.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, additional pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Drop rounded cookie dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and sprinkle with spiced sugar topping.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg