Description
These soft batch pumpkin sugar cookies are tender, chewy, and perfectly spiced with warm fall flavors—ideal for holiday baking or everyday cozy cravings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Cream butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Chill dough for 15–20 minutes if it’s too soft.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, roll in sugar if desired, and space 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Roll in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor and sparkle.
- Add white chocolate chips or nuts for variation.
- Freeze dough balls for later use—bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soft pumpkin cookies, chewy fall cookies, pumpkin spice sugar cookies, easy pumpkin cookie recipe