Description
Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, combining the cozy flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with warm spices, making them an ideal snack for fall. Add walnuts for a bit of crunch, or enjoy them plain with a cup of tea or coffee!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and cloves.
- Make the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Scoop the Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are delicious on their own or can be topped with a light glaze for extra sweetness.
- If you prefer a softer texture, underbake them slightly (aim for a soft center).
- Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with other nuts, such as pecans, or you can leave the cookies nut-free if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall cookies, soft cookies, pumpkin spice, autumn cookies, chewy cookies, pumpkin dessert, holiday cookies