Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of these pumpkin spice cookies, perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (pure)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Drop dollops of dough onto lined baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough. To achieve perfectly shaped cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg