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Pumpkin Pie Cookies Recipe Easy Fall Dessert

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Soft, chewy cookies that taste just like pumpkin pie, with warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and a slight crispness on the edges. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream for a richer glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly puffed. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.

Notes

[‘Measure your pumpkin puree accurately to avoid sticky dough.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the cookies soft and fluffy.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky.’, ‘Watch the bake time carefully to prevent the cookies from drying out.’, ‘Customize the glaze by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.’]

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Keywords: pumpkin pie cookies, fall dessert, easy pumpkin cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, autumn baking

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