Description
Discover the joy of baking with these delicious chewy pumpkin cookies, the ultimate fall treat that combines rich pumpkin flavor with a delightful spiced sugar topping. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or holiday parties, these cookies boast a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. Their inviting aroma and festive taste make them irresistible, ensuring that everyone will be coming back for more. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, you can add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts to create your own version of this classic recipe. Get ready to impress friends and family with these comforting baked delights that capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice for the topping.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each with spiced sugar.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg