Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are everything you want in a cozy fall dessert—soft, chewy, and bursting with the warming aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Made with real pumpkin puree and rolled in cinnamon sugar, they’re a quick and easy recipe perfect for autumn gatherings or anytime snacking. Whether you need a quick breakfast idea, easy dessert for a potluck, or just craving nostalgic seasonal flavors, these cookies deliver with every bite. It’s the perfect go-to treat when you want a simple yet comforting sweet option. They’re also freezer-friendly and incredibly shareable, making them a standout in your fall dessert lineup.
Ingredients
115g unsalted butter, softened
100g brown sugar
50g granulated sugar
120g pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
190g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
For rolling: 3 tbsp granulated sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a dough forms.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set.
8. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling, to get the right texture and flavor.
For best results, don’t overbake—the cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when pulled from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg