Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of these Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, a perfect autumn treat for any occasion. With soft, chewy centers infused with rich pumpkin flavor and a delightful blend of pumpkin spice, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite. Topped with a spiced sugar mix that adds an irresistible sweetness, they’re great for cozy gatherings or simply enjoying with your favorite hot beverage. Whether you’re hosting a fall party or looking for a sweet snack, these cookies will impress everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup (122 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's works best)
- 1 3/4 cups (219 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice for the topping.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate egg yolks, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree into the butter mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and sprinkle with spiced sugar topping.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg