Description
Pumpkin Pie Cookies combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices into soft, chewy cookies perfect for autumn gatherings or a comforting snack. Made with simple pantry staples and pumpkin puree, these cookies offer a tender texture and nostalgic taste of pumpkin pie in an easy-to-make form.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter (or vegan butter/coconut oil for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients. Measure pumpkin puree, spices, and sugars carefully to ensure perfect cookies every time.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a creamy base that keeps the cookies tender.
- Add Pumpkin and Vanilla: Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth, moist, and a vibrant orange color.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to distribute spices and leavening evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients Into Wet: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the pumpkin batter. Stir gently and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are just set and tops are slightly cracked.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps the cookies firm up while keeping them soft inside.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and avoid toughness.
- Measure flour accurately by spooning into the cup and leveling off to prevent dry cookies.
- Use fresh spices for the best aroma and flavor—grind your own nutmeg if possible.
- If dough is sticky, chill for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies hold shape.
- Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies as soon as edges are set to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, autumn dessert, gluten-free cookies, pumpkin dessert
