Description

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful fall treat that captures the essence of the season with their rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices. Each cookie offers a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet moment alone with your favorite hot beverage. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply enjoying a crisp autumn day, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends. With an easy-to-follow recipe and customizable options for toppings, you can create a batch that’s uniquely yours. Dive into this comforting dessert and savor every bite!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
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
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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and light brown sugars until fluffy.
Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 34g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg