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Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

These pumpkin cookies are baked treats that feature warm fall spices and a vibrant orange hue. They have a rustic, soft texture with a moist crumb, thanks to pumpkin puree, and are slightly chewy with a fragrant aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, with a slightly pale color and a hint of whine. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin purée until smooth and cohesive. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined and the dough is soft and slightly sticky. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small mounds of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these warm or at room temperature, and admire their rustic, spiced appearance and fragrant aroma.