Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with warm spices and pumpkin, making every bite a delightful taste of autumn.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie blend)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced out.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to a month.