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Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Delight in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cookies, perfectly soft yet slightly crunchy, bursting with spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
  4. Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, blending until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. If using, gently fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a healthier twist, consider substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or using almond butter instead of regular butter. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze for up to three months.