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Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies for Cozy Autumn Moments

Delight in these Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies, a perfect treat for embracing autumn's cozy feelings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 226 g Unsalted Butter Richness and flavor; can use salted butter with adjusted salt.
  • 200 g Light Brown Sugar Moisture and sweet flavor; can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 150 g Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and texture.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder; room temperature preferred.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and flavor.
  • 35 g Molasses Adds chewiness and rich flavor; use cautiously.
  • 56 g Canned Pumpkin Puree Maintains moisture; ensure it’s pure pumpkin.
For the Spices and Baking
  • 1.5 tsp Cinnamon Fresh for best flavor.
  • 0.75 tsp Allspice Fresh for best flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp Cloves Fresh for best flavor.
  • 0.25 tsp Ginger Fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 295 g All-Purpose Flour Structure and stability for cookies.
For the Sugar Coating
  • 50 g Sugar For coating.
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon For coating.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 226 grams of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine the cooled brown butter with 200 grams of light brown sugar and 150 grams of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, then add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 35 grams of molasses, and 56 grams of canned pumpkin puree. Stir until glossy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 295 grams of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, 0.75 teaspoons of allspice, 0.25 teaspoons of cloves, and 0.25 teaspoons of ginger. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  4. Portion out 28–29 grams of dough and roll each into a ball. Place them on a lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
  5. Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix 50 grams of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Roll chilled dough balls in this mixture before baking.
  7. Place coated dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until tops are dry but soft in cracks.
  8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh spices and measure ingredients accurately.

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