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Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Easy Fall Cookie Recipe)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 150
These chewy pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect treat for fall, combining warm spices and pumpkin flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Baking Ingredients

  • 1.125 cups unsalted butter (2 sticks and 2 tablespoons)
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
  • flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions 

  • Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then cool in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix in sugars, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spice; stir until dough forms.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Form dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar before placing on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden; cool and optionally top with flaky sea salt.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough to enhance the flavors and texture.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin