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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120
Delight in these soft and chewy pumpkin cookies, perfect for fall gatherings!

Ingredients

for the cookies:

  • 120 g canned pumpkin puree (reduced to 60g)
  • 170 g salted butter, at room temperature
  • 220 g brown sugar
  • 100 g white sugar
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 240 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 g baking soda
  • 2 g baking powder
  • 1 g salt
  • 4 g pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 g ground cinnamon

for the spiced sugar topping:

  • 50 g white sugar
  • 1 g pumpkin pie spice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Simmer pumpkin puree until reduced to 60g. Let cool.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin, vanilla, and egg yolks.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheet, sprinkle with spiced sugar topping, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $8.00
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin