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Quick way to grow 5 Perfect Pumpkin Cookies. Pumpkin Cookies

These pumpkin cookies are perfectly spiced and have a soft, chewy texture. They are quick to make and a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top of the cookies before baking. Do not overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.