Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies that bring cozy autumn vibes to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree and egg, stirring until combined.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in another bowl.
- Blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually until no dry flour spots remain.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set and slightly golden at the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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