Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these chewy pumpkin cookies. Bursting with warm spices and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for cozy nights at home, festive gatherings, or simply satisfying your autumn cravings. Whether enjoyed alongside a hot beverage or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, they’re easy to make, allowing you to whip them up in no time. Customize them by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra special treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for sugar coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice for coating.
- Cream softened butter and sugars until smooth; mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Fold in pumpkin puree until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and remaining pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with spiced sugar.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg