Description
Savory Pumpkin Pie Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, offering a delightful blend of pumpkin, warm spices, and a chewy texture that evokes the essence of fall. These cookies are easy to make and are sure to impress at any gathering, from cozy family dinners to festive Halloween parties. With their inviting aroma and satisfying taste, each bite will transport you to crisp autumn days shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the pumpkin puree and egg until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg