Chewy Pumpkin Cookies: The Ultimate Fall Baking Recipe
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies: The Ultimate Fall Baking Recipe are a delightful way to embrace the flavors of autumn. These cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with warm spices, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple treat with your favorite hot beverage. With optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, these cookies become a versatile dessert that everyone will love. Bake a batch to fill your home with an inviting aroma and enjoy the essence of fall in every bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (around 3–5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg