Description
Delightfully soft and chewy pumpkin cookies with a cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and pumpkin puree, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually add this dry mixture to your wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes to enhance flavors and help them hold their shape.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar by mixing granulated sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls; roll each ball generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated dough balls on the lined baking sheet, spacing them out for spreading. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For healthier options, substitute coconut oil for butter or use whole wheat flour. Chilling the dough is crucial for texture!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, snickerdoodles, fall treats, autumn desserts, family recipes
