Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these irresistible pumpkin cookies. Soft, chewy, and spiced to perfection, they are ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat on a chilly day. With a delightful balance of sweetness and spices, these cookies will fill your kitchen with a comforting aroma that invites everyone to take a bite. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, each cookie promises joy in every mouthful.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. If using chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg