Description
Soft, chewy cookies infused with pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and shortening until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar; cream together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon.
- Roll the dough into 24 one-inch balls, then coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart, and flatten lightly with your palm.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until they are set but soft.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Make sure to chill the dough for better handling and to maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg