Description
These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies are bursting with fall flavors, featuring a warm blend of spices and an optional sweet glaze. They are easy to make and perfect for any autumn occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) Brown Sugar, Packed
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup (170g) Pumpkin Puree
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Raisins (Optional)
- For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup (120g) Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg until well combined, then add the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For optional glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- For an extra depth of flavor, lightly toast the spices before whisking them into the dry ingredients.
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure soft and chewy cookies.
- Measure flour accurately by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg