Easy Pumpkin Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Fall Cravings
These easy pumpkin cookies are the perfect homemade treat for satisfying your fall cravings. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with the flavors of pumpkin spice!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and softened butter until creamy.
- Add in the egg and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more festive touch, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg