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A stack of freshly baked Pumpkin Spice Cookies, coated in sugar, resting in a small bowl.

Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 min
  • Yield: About 2 dozen 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bake soft, chewy pumpkin spice cookies perfect for fall gatherings. This recipe uses simple steps for a comforting, spiced treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • For rolling: ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • For rolling: 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Combine butter, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
  2. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Stir on low speed until well incorporated, scraping the bowl sides and bottom as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until completely combined. Scrape the bowl sides and bottom to finish mixing.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. While the dough chills, whisk together the granulated sugar and pumpkin spice for rolling in a small bowl.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll the dough into 1 ½ Tablespoon (35g) sized balls.
  9. Roll each ball through the sugar/pumpkin spice mixture until fully coated. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches (5cm) apart.
  10. Bake on the center rack at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before moving them.

Notes

  • These cookies pair well with coffee or tea.
  • The dough requires chilling time for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 80
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 35

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