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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 80
Enjoy these soft, chewy pumpkin cookies infused with warm spices, perfect for fall treats or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup White granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Canned pumpkin puree (blotted to remove moisture)
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Large Egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup White granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar)

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients; set aside. Drain moisture from pumpkin by pressing with paper towels.
  • Cream butter and sugars, then add pumpkin, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients. Chill dough for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cinnamon and sugar for coating. Scoop dough, roll in cinnamon sugar, and flatten. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let sit for a few minutes before transferring.
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin