Description
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are soft, spiced, and perfectly chewy with rich pumpkin flavor and a hint of caramel sweetness. They deliver all the fall flavors you love without the cakey texture—ideal for cozy snacks or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (reduced to 1/4 cup)
- 3/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the spiced sugar topping:
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Simmer pumpkin puree in a pan over medium heat, stirring often, until reduced to 1/4 cup. Let cool.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in reduced pumpkin, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice for the topping.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing well.
- Sprinkle each with spiced sugar topping.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look soft.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans for variation.
- For a spicier cookie, add extra cinnamon or ginger.
- Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or sandwich with frosting for indulgence.
- Chill dough for puffier cookies with less spread.
- Store with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
