Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with homemade pumpkin spice cookies that are soft, chewy, and spiced to perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree Use canned pumpkin puree without added sugars or flavors.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips Optional, can be substituted with nuts or other chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space in between.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use fresh spices and high-quality pumpkin puree. Consider adding chopped nuts or other chocolate types for variations. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.