Description

These cozy autumn comfort cookies are soft, chewy, and spiced perfectly with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They stay moist for days and are easy to make with basic pantry staples.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
½ cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until combined. Mix in the pumpkin puree until just incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing only until no streaks of flour remain.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or freeze for 30 minutes if short on time).
Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and roll them in granulated sugar if desired.
Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Spoon and level flour to avoid dry cookies. Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 120
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

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