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soft pumpkin cookies

soft pumpkin cookies
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Soft pumpkin cookies combine moist pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth fall treat. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are perfect for cozy snacks, holiday gatherings, and versatile enough for custom add-ins or dietary adaptations such as gluten-free or vegan options.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or oil (e.g., coconut oil or vegetable oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Optional spices: 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, pecans, or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your wet ingredients: Cream together the butter (or oil) with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and any additional optional spices to ensure even distribution and a tender crumb.
  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter soft.
  4. Add any extras: Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Bake to perfection: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft and slightly puffy.

Notes

  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dry cookies.
  • Do not overmix the dough to preserve tenderness.
  • Use fresh ground spices for optimal flavor.
  • Remove cookies from oven just before fully set to maintain softness.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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