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Pumpkin Spice Cookies Easy Recipe – Best Soft Fall Cookies Ever

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These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with cozy autumn flavors. Made with real pumpkin puree and a custom spice blend, they’re the perfect easy fall treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Turbinado sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed).
  3. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves (if using).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. If desired, fold in white chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. Do not overbake.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter. Do not overmix the dough for best texture. Optional: brown the butter for a deeper flavor. Cookies can be frozen baked or as dough. Add-ins like white chocolate chips, nuts, or a maple glaze are delicious variations.

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