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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, moist, and bursting with warm fall flavors. They are made by combining pumpkin puree with spices, sugar, and flour, then baking until golden with a slightly cracked top. The final cookies are tender with a cozy aroma, perfect for autumn-inspired snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice blend cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and easy cleanup.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes. You should hear a gentle scraping sound as the sugar dissolves into the butter.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, then beat until well combined and smooth. The mixture will look slightly glossy and feel light.
  4. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree until the batter is evenly blended, with a slightly thick but smooth texture and a warm, pumpkin scent filling the air.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice blend. This dry mixture will be slightly chunky and fragrant with spices.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The dough should come together softly but not be overly sticky.
  7. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. The dough will be soft but manageable.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the tops crack slightly, releasing a warm aroma.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies sit for 5 minutes to firm up slightly. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, enjoy these cozy cookies warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They’re perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top before baking. You can also add raisins or chocolate chips for variation.