Description
Delight in the chewy, cozy goodness of these pumpkin cookies packed with warm spices, perfect for fall indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: Chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg, beating until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the pan for a minute before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Best enjoyed with coffee, chai tea, or vanilla ice cream. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, or frozen for three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall recipes, dessert, baking