Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Soft Pumpkin Cookies, the perfect fall treat that will delight your taste buds. These cookies feature a soft and cakey texture, infused with aromatic pumpkin spice and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, enjoying a cozy evening at home, or simply craving a sweet snack, these delightful cookies are sure to please. Quick and easy to whip up in just one bowl, they require no chilling time, making them an ideal choice for busy bakers. With 24 cookies per batch, they’re perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (blotted dry)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract until combined. Add pumpkin puree and mix again.
- Gradually add flour; mix until just combined and slightly wet.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are set; cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.