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Soft Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Perfect Soft Chewy Pumpkin Cookies: 1 Amazing Recipe

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delightfully soft and chewy pumpkin cookies are rolled in a fragrant spiced sugar-coating, creating a beautiful crackled exterior. They are perfect for autumn gatherings or any time you crave that cozy pumpkin spice flavor. This easy recipe yields the best soft chewy pumpkin cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated 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 ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For rolling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. This is your soft pumpkin cookie dough.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This step is key for chewy pumpkin cookies.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling.
  9. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and then roll each ball in the spiced sugar mixture. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. These are your soft baked pumpkin cookies.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your moist chewy pumpkin cookies.

Notes

  • Ensure you use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling for the best flavor and texture in your soft chewy pumpkin cookies.
  • Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much and achieving that desired chewy texture.
  • For extra chewy pumpkin cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: Approximately 150 kcal
  • Sugar: Approximately 15g
  • Sodium: Approximately 60mg
  • Fat: Approximately 8g
  • Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 18g
  • Fiber: Approximately 1g
  • Protein: Approximately 2g
  • Cholesterol: Approximately 30mg

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