Description
Soft, chewy pumpkin sugar cookies with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar — the perfect fall treat. These easy drop cookies are packed with pumpkin flavor and stay tender for days.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- For rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Mix in pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days) for easier handling and better texture.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1.5 inches) and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look slightly cracked. Centers will be soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, use 100% pure pumpkin puree — not pumpkin pie filling.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and to develop flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg