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Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies for Fall Bliss

These Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for fall, bringing cozy flavors and delightful aromas to your home.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level to avoid dense cookies
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar optional if not available
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt standard table salt works well
For the Spice Mix
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon substitute with pumpkin pie spice if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated is best
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves optional but lovely
For the Sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar can be swapped with dark brown sugar
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar essential for that perfect bite
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg room temperature works best
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract no substitutes suggested
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree use pure puree, not pumpkin pie filling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until smooth.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Chilling the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  6. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar and cinnamon mixture, and flatten slightly before baking.
  8. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops are set and just beginning to crack.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed warm with a glass of cold milk.

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