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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies: Fall's Cozy Dessert Delight

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining cozy texture and warm flavors, perfect for busy autumn days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
  • 2 large Egg Yolks room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree dried
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt fine
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Spread pumpkin puree onto a plate and press with paper towels until reduced to about 1/4 cup.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the creamed mixture, mixing until pale and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold in the dried pumpkin puree.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. Using a scoop, portion dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  9. Place dough balls on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure pumpkin puree is well-dried and avoid overmixing to maintain chewiness.

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