Description
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are a fall favorite, featuring soft, fluffy texture with the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or holiday treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- If using fresh pumpkin puree, ensure it’s smooth and well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- For extra richness, you can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and use plant-based butter.
- These cookies freeze well! Store in an airtight container or freeze individually wrapped cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
