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Irresistible Soft Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Treats Await!

Irresistible Soft Pumpkin Cookies for Cozy Fall Treats
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Deliciously soft and chewy pumpkin cookies perfect for fall, infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet glaze.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
  • These cookies freeze well; just thaw before serving.

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