Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm yummy flavors.
These cookies are a family favorite, combining pumpkin puree with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for that cozy pumpkin spice flavor everyone loves.
Perfectly balanced in sweetness and warmth, these cookies pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
They’re easy to make, and the aroma from your oven will fill your home with pure comfort!
- Prep Time: 22 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 34-36 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheets (5 minutes):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the butter and sugars (5 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the wet ingredients (3 minutes):
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients (3 minutes):
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix everything together (3 minutes):
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the cookie dough (3 minutes):
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies (12-14 minutes):
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are soft and puffy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Cookies warm or at room temperature. These cookies are great on their own or topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For an extra touch, try drizzling a simple vanilla glaze over the cookies once they’ve cooled.
These Pumpkin Spice Cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, making them perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy snack at home.
Soft, chewy, and full of fall flavors, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: >1g
- Protein: 1g
