Description
These pumpkin spice cookies are the ultimate cozy treat—soft, chewy, and packed with warm fall flavors. Perfect as a quick breakfast snack, easy dessert, or comforting homemade treat, they bring together pumpkin puree and aromatic spices in the most delicious way.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg yolk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
6. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for better texture and flavor.
7. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl for coating.
8. Scoop and roll dough into balls, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
9. Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
10. Let cool slightly before transferring to a rack and serving.
Notes
Do not skip chilling the dough as it improves both texture and flavor.
Blot pumpkin puree slightly to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
Slightly underbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg