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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy pumpkin cookies are a delectable treat, combining the rich flavor of pumpkin with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg, followed by the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sugar before baking.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For perfect results, chill the dough for about 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading. You can also experiment with different types of pumpkin spice.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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