Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies brimming with pumpkin flavor and warm autumn spices, perfect for any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup pumpkin puree Canned or fresh
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Plus an additional 1/4 cup for topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the tops with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the cookie dough chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or freeze for up to a month.