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Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies are a type of dessert that infusesthe classic fall spice blend, known as pumpkin pie spice, into a cookie dough.This blend typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a warm,fragrant flavor profile that reminds you of pumpkin pie without the pie crust.The cookies are often made with pumpkin puree, which enhances the flavor andtexture, giving them a soft and moist bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand or Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Mat
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling Rack
  • Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix well to combine. Add the vanilla extract and mix again until everything is smooth.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Add extras (optional): If you’re using white chocolate chips or chopped pecans, gently fold them into the dough.
  5. Scoop the dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough into equal-sized balls (about 1 tablespoon per cookie). Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set. Don’t worry if they seem soft—they will firm up as they cool.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

If you prefer a slightly crispier cookie, you can bake them for an additional minute or two, but be careful not to overbake, as these cookies are meant to be soft and chewy. Additionally, you can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.