Description

Chewy, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin spice cookies bursting with fall flavor and cozy spices. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a quiet moment with coffee, these cookies are soft, sweet, and warmly spiced.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
Fold in white chocolate chips or chopped pecans, if using.
Drop tablespoon-sized rounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake for soft, chewy texture.

Use fresh pumpkin puree if desired, but drain excess moisture.

Chilling the dough can enhance flavor.

To freeze, portion dough and freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag.

Add a maple glaze drizzle for a bakery-style finish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg