Description
Seasonal pumpkin magic brings these chewy pumpkin cookies to life with warm spices and irresistible texture. Rich autumn flavors and comforting aromas invite you to savor each delightful bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- In a separate large bowl, blend pumpkin puree with sugars, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a consistent dough without overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out rounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each cookie for potential spreading.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges and a set texture as indicators of doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, where they will continue to firm up and develop their signature chewy texture.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect chewy texture by slightly underbaking the cookies, which helps maintain moisture and softness.
- Boost flavor complexity by adding a pinch of cloves or cardamom to the spice blend for a deeper, more nuanced taste profile.
- Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more compact cookie shape.
- Adjust the recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend, ensuring similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg