There's nothing quite like the aroma of pumpkin spice filling your home. These soft, chewy pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect fall treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, share with neighbors, or bake for family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- If desired, combine the cinnamon and sugar and lightly sprinkle over the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Storage Tips
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
A Taste of Home
Fall is a season for gathering with family, enjoying neighborhood traditions, and making lasting memories. Whether you're baking in your current kitchen or dreaming of one in your next home, we hope these pumpkin spice cookies bring a little extra warmth to your season.
Happy Baking from Pat McKenna Realtors!
