Description
These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are a perfect autumn treat, offering a soft and flavorful bite with the delightful blend of pumpkin and warm spices. Each cookie is infused with pumpkin puree and a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, making them ideal for cozy fall gatherings. Optional white chocolate chips or nuts add an extra layer of sweetness and texture, making these cookies a fall favorite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and cloves.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is recommended for best results, as it helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances their chewy texture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 cookies
- Calories: 130 kcal per cookie
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