Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies, perfectly soft and packed with pumpkin goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (approximately three minutes).
- Add Eggs and Pumpkin: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then fold in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop & Bake: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool & Enjoy: Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for enhanced texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.