Description
Homemade pumpkin spiced cookies offer warm autumn comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp edges, tender centers, and fragrant spices create an irresistible seasonal treat you’ll crave with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (472 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) butter, softened
- 1 cup (237 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Introduce moisture and richness by incorporating pumpkin puree, a beaten egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until the ingredients harmonize completely.
- Develop the dry foundation in a separate bowl by whisking together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin spice blend to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Merge the wet and dry components by gradually folding the flour mixture into the pumpkin blend, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Shape the cookie dough by using a spoon to deposit uniform dollops onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of separation between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while keeping the centers soft and slightly yielding.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to achieve complete temperature equilibration.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich, creamy texture.
- Ground flaxseed can replace egg to create a vegan-friendly cookie that stays moist and tender.
- Adjust spice levels by adding extra cinnamon or nutmeg for more intense autumn flavor profile.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg