Description
These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fall treat! Soft, chewy, and bursting with pumpkin spice, they’re rolled in powdered sugar for that signature crinkled look. Perfect for holidays or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the spice mix.
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is well-drained to avoid overly wet dough.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: PT1H20M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g