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Best Chewy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe (Cozy Fall Treats!)

The Best Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

There's something magical about the scent of pumpkin cookies baking in the oven, isn't there? I can still remember the first time I had one of these delightful treats during a crisp autumn afternoon. It was love at first bite! These cookies are not only easy to make but also bring a warm, nostalgic feeling that will wrap around you like a cozy sweater.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or Hand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Step 7: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want them to last longer, you can freeze them for up to three months.