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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120
Enjoy these soft, chewy pumpkin cookies infused with warm spices, perfect for fall treats or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar (packed light or dark brown sugar)
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Canned pumpkin puree (blotted out the extra moisture)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Drain moisture from pumpkin by pressing with paper towels.
  • Cream butter and sugars; add pumpkin, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients; chill dough for 10 minutes.
  • Shape dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, place on baking sheets, and flatten slightly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13-15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let sit for a few minutes.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin