Description

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. They are soft, moist, and packed with pumpkin spice goodness, making them an ideal treat for any occasion. The delightful combination of pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a comforting dessert that will impress friends and family alike. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these cookies feature a unique spiced sugar topping that adds an extra dimension of flavor. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious, you won’t want to miss out on this seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's works best)
1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy.
Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix well.
Stir in canned pumpkin puree until fully combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just blended.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle each cookie with a mixture of granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice.
Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 144
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg