Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies are moist, pillowy treats spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for fall. These cookies are easy to make and offer a comforting seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- *Optional: Frost with cream cheese icing or dust with powdered sugar for an extra treat.*
Notes
- Add chocolate or white chocolate chips for a sweeter version.
- Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar before baking for a sparkly top.
- Use maple glaze for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg