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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies for Fall Cravings

These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with warm spices, perfect for fall cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use plain puree, not pie filling.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon into the measuring cup for accuracy.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure for richer taste.
For the Leavening and Structure
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture For rolling the dough balls.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop out the dough and roll into balls, then coat in cinnamon-sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until tops are set and just beginning to crack.
  9. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use the correct measuring techniques and allow the dough to chill adequately.

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