Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies are a delicious fusion of classic pumpkin pie flavors and soft, chewy cookies. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these treats evoke the cozy essence of fall gatherings. Easy to whip up, they are perfect for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving feasts, leaving everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and egg until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the dough. For an adventurous twist, swap traditional spices with cardamom. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.