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Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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Pumpkin Spice Cookies
15 min Prep•10 min Cook25 min Total
18 SERVINGS

These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, spiced, and irresistibly simple. Enjoy them as-is or elevate with a cinnamon sugar roll and maple glaze drizzle. Perfect for cozy family moments, functional snacking or quick gourmet treats.

15 min Prep•10 min Cook25 min Total
18 SERVINGS
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
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Ingredients
Cookies
Pumpkin Puree
¾ cup pumpkin puree 
A bowl of white flour.
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
½ teaspoon baking soda 
A small bowl of salt.
½ teaspoon kosher salt 
Small bowl of brown sugar.
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar 
A small bottle of vanilla extract.
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
Optional Coating:
A small bowl of sugar.
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 
Ground Cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
Optional Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar 
A glass bottle of maple syrup.
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 
Directions
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Cookies

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Preheat oven to 350 F°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place pumpkin puree on a piece of parchment paper. Use paper towels to blot pumpkin until dry. Set aside.

Tips

  • This step removes some of the water from the pumpkin puree and will result it a better cookie texture.

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 2-3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

Tips

  • You can use light brown sugar, but it will have less molasses flavor than dark brown sugar.

Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat until well-combined, 1-2 minutes.
Beat in pumpkin until just combined.
Slowly add dry ingredients while beating on medium speed until a sticky dough forms, 30-60 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, scoop cookies into balls. Line on prepared baking sheet 2-3 inches apart.
Bake 8-11 minutes or until cookies are just set in the middle. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Coating:

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Optional step: If using coating, in a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon. Roll each cookie dough ball in sugar cinnamon mixture. Place back on the parchment paper 2-3 inches apart.

Tips

  • Rolling the dough balls in cinnamon sugar will allow you to roll the cookies in a smoother, rounder ball.

Optional Glaze:

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Optional step: If using glaze, in a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup and milk until smooth. Use a spoon or fork to drizzle lightly over baked cookies. Let dry at least 15 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The middle will look slightly wet, and the edges will start to lightly brown.

Are the cookies best eaten warm?

These cookies actually get better with time and are best the next day. We recommend baking them in the evening and eating them the next day.

What happens if I don’t blot or dab the pumpkin puree?

The cookie dough may be a bit wet and spread more when baking.

Can I make the cookies in advance?

Refrigerate dough up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; thaw in fridge before baking. Baked cookies freeze up to 1 month. Thaw before eating (may be slightly sticky).

How long are the cookies good once baked?

The cookies are good up to 6 days after being baked. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

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