Description
These soft pumpkin cookies are the gentle heartbeat of autumn, offering a cake-like, pillowy texture infused with warming spices. Reminiscent of grandmother’s kitchen, these cookies are a comforting treat that melts in your mouth. Perfectly balanced with a rich pumpkin profile and aromatic cinnamon and cloves, they are an essential bake for the cozy season, providing a soft, delicious sanctuary in every bite.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers feel soft but spring back to the touch.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For a decadent finish, top with a simple cream cheese glaze made from cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg