Description
Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy treats coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (this helps the cookies stay soft and thick).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball and coat it in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart and slightly flatten the tops.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just set and centers are soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy with a warm drink for the ultimate fall treat!
Notes
- Chill time helps cookies stay soft and thick.
- Dough can be sticky; chilling helps with handling and shaping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze dough balls up to 1 month and bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Cookies, pumpkin cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice treats