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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Deliciously chewy pumpkin cookies perfect for fall, combining warm spices and tender pumpkin for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) Use fresh for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free cookies.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (walnuts or pecans) Optional for added texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Baking
  1. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded dough rounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies freeze well; separate layers with parchment paper.