Description
Pumpkin cookies soft and chewy are the perfect autumn treat, offering a delightful blend of warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor. These cookies are easy to make, bringing cozy aromas into your kitchen while providing a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to impress family and friends. With their soft texture and warm spices, these cookies are perfect for gatherings or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on cool fall days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and egg; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg