Ingredients
– 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or canned pumpkin puree
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (dark recommended)
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg at room temperature
– 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, milk, or orange juice
– 3 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
– 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
– Pinch ground cinnamon (about 1/8 teaspoon)
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
2-In a large bowl, mix the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy, which helps create a light base for your cookies.
3-Add the pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or alternative to the butter mixture, stirring until everything blends smoothly for that moist consistency.
4-In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
5-Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overmixing and keep the dough soft.
6-For any dietary changes, add substitutes here, like gluten-free flour, before shaping the dough.
7-Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them out for proper rising, and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are just golden.
8-Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then move to a rack for full cooling, allowing flavors to set.
Last Step:
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🍁 Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, richer flavor.
🎃 Make sure to not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and tender.
❄️ Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg