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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall dessert—pillowy, moist, and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Made with pumpkin purée and finished with an optional vanilla glaze, these easy pumpkin cookies are a cozy, comforting treat everyone will love.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert / Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are set and tops no longer look wet.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with glaze made by whisking powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or nuts for extra texture and flavor.
  • Use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices for convenience.
  • For a festive glaze, use maple extract or sprinkle cookies with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Freeze unglazed cookies or cookie dough balls for longer storage.

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