Description
Seasonal spices dance through Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies, bringing autumn’s warmth to your kitchen. Fragrant and tender, these treats invite sweet memories with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (245 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a fragrant dry mixture by whisking together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with a pinch of salt.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, a single egg, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, blending until the ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, positioning each dollop approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges and a set center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for a few minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire cooling racks to complete the cooling process and develop their delicate texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spice levels.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and check ingredient compatibility.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg