Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Irresistible Chewy Pumpkin Cookies bursting with fall flavors, these soft and spiced treats are easy to make and perfect for the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture until well blended.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Form cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for richer flavor and chill the dough for thicker cookies.