Description
Pumpkin pie cookies are the ultimate fall treat, capturing the essence of pumpkin pie in a soft and chewy cookie. With warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, these delightful bites evoke cozy autumn memories. Perfect for gatherings or enjoying with a warm beverage, this easy recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar and milk for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks; drizzle with icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg