Pumpkin Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly capture the essence of fall. The soft and chewy cookies, infused with pumpkin and warm spices, make for a cozy snack or dessert. If you’re looking to bake something special, the Pumpkin Cake Cookies recipe is just what you need.
When making Pumpkin Cake Cookies, feel free to swap out the nuts if you have allergies or just prefer a nut-free version. You can also substitute the butter with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan version, while ensuring the pumpkin puree is pure and not pie filling, for the best flavor. Always choose high-quality spices, as they can greatly enhance the taste of your cookies.
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Pumpkin Cake Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1 dash clove
- 1 dash allspice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar with 1 cup unsalted butter until fluffy.
- Mix in 1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until well blended.
- Blend in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and optional spices.
- If desired, stir in 3/4 cup chopped nuts; remember, the cookie dough will be soft.
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart on a silpat-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are no longer wet; rounded tablespoonfuls may require 11-13 minutes.
- Upon removing them from the oven, they may look under baked, but they’ll continue to set up, so avoid over baking.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely and allow the hot sheets to cool between batches.
Part of our Homemade Cookie Recipes collection — Part 6 of 7:
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