Description
Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect autumn indulgence, combining tender texture with warm spices. Each bite melts in your mouth, offering a delightful balance of sweet pumpkin flavor and aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg. These cookies are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, making sweet memories with family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself baking these delicious treats again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Scoop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on pans for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg