Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with these soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies. Bursting with the sweetness of pumpkin and the aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they are perfect for any cozy occasion. Easy to make and irresistible fresh from the oven, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in nuts if using.
- Spoon dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg