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Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Easy Fall Cookie Recipe)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 120
These chewy pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect treat for fall, combining warm spices and pumpkin flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Baking Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups unsalted butter ((2 sticks and 2 tablespoons))
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
  • flaky sea salt ((optional))

Instructions 

  • Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cool in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix in sugars, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; stir until dough forms.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Form dough into 30 balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin