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A close-up shot of several homemade pumpkin cookies on a baking sheet, ready to be served.

Quick way to grow 7 Perfect Pumpkin CookiesPumpkin Cookies

These pumpkin cookies are perfectly spiced, soft, and chewy, offering a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. They are quick to prepare and ideal for a cozy snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone mats
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; set aside.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
Baking the Cookies
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a cream cheese frosting once the cookies are completely cooled. Ensure your pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugars and spices. Do not overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. Adjust spices to your preference for a more or less intense pumpkin flavor.