Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Soft and flavorful chewy pumpkin cookies that capture the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Spiced sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring just until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough before baking can prevent cookies from spreading too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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