Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistible Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. With a delightful blend of pumpkin and warm spices, each cookie offers a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy nights by the fire, or as a sweet surprise in lunchboxes, these cookies are elevated by a spiced sugar topping that adds an extra layer of flavor. Simple to make with everyday ingredients, they are sure to impress friends and family. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share them at your next gathering for a taste of seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, then mix in vanilla and pumpkin puree until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with spiced sugar before baking.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg