Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistibly soft pumpkin cookies! Perfectly spiced with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, these cookies achieve a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the addition of real pumpkin puree. The recipe comes together effortlessly with simple pantry staples, making it an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or an everyday dessert. Baked to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, these cookies can be enjoyed as-is or finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Whether paired with a cup of coffee or served at a festive table, these soft pumpkin cookies are sure to be a seasonal favorite. Perfect for pumpkin lovers and those who adore soft, spiced cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are slightly golden. The centers may look soft but will firm up as they cool.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 449 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3043 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 586.5 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1087 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
