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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Cozy and soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies infused with warm autumn spices and rich pumpkin puree. Perfectly balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a hint of ginger, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture with nostalgia and fresh fall flavors. Easy to make with pantry staples, great for sharing, and customizable for dietary needs.

  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan version)
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan version)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Gather pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice blend, sugar, and wet ingredients. Soften the butter at room temperature for easier mixing. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin spice blend, baking soda, and salt to distribute spices and leavening evenly.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using a mixer, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, to achieve tender texture.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, blending until smooth and uniform.
  5. Combine dry and wet: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to prevent tough cookies.
  6. Scoop and bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers still look soft.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set and maintain softness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and even texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dryness.
  • Optionally chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour option)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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