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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies bursting with warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
  • chocolate chips For added sweetness
  • walnuts Chopped
  • powdered sugar For sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth. Add the eggs and combine thoroughly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
Baking
  1. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop generous amounts of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped individually and they will stay fresh for up to three months.