Description
Delightful melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin cookies embody autumn’s warmth with rich spices and creamy texture. Bakers seeking comfort will adore these simple, irresistible treats that connect you to seasonal joy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetener:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare baking equipment by positioning oven rack in middle position and heating to 350F (175C). Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices and leavening agents evenly.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate large bowl using electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into butter mixture, blending until homogeneous and uniform in color.
- Gently fold dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain cookie’s tender texture.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, deposit rounded dough portions onto prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Transfer cookie sheet to preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges and soft centers as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire cooling rack to complete cooling process.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and creates a thicker, softer cookie texture.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring a similar tender crumb.
- Add a cream cheese glaze or sprinkle powdered sugar on top for extra sweetness and a decorative finish that elevates the cookie’s appearance.
- For a protein boost, mix in chopped pecans or pepitas, which complement the pumpkin’s warm, earthy flavor and add delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg