Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Spice Cookies: 4 Secrets
Create melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin spice cookies that are soft, flavorful, and irresistibly tender. These cookies are perfect for any autumn gathering or as a delightful treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the white chocolate chips or chopped pecans.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. For extra soft cookies, err on the shorter baking time.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- For an even softer cookie, slightly under-bake them. They will continue to set as they cool.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 180-200 (will vary based on additions)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 70-90mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20-25g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 2g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg