Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Experience the essence of autumn with these Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, a delightful blend of warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Soft and chewy, they are perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat on a chilly day. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or paired with your favorite hot beverage for an indulgent fall experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in the egg and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg