Description
Deliciously chewy pumpkin spice cookies with a perfect balance of flavor and texture, ideal for celebrating the fall season.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup brown sugar (Light or dark, dark gives richer flavor)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (Do not use melted butter)
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée (Blotted to remove excess moisture)
- 1 large egg yolk (Use yolk only for chewiness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (Measure correctly for best results)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice (Use the freshest blend available)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and blotted pumpkin to the mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- Gently blend the wet and dry ingredients together. Be careful not to overmix.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9 minutes or until the edges are just set and the center is slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them chewy for about 3 days. Freeze cookie dough for on-demand baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American