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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These spiced pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm fall flavors. Easy to make and perfect for cozy moments.


Ingredients

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1 cup canned pumpkin purée

1/2 cup coconut oil

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.

Mix pumpkin, oil, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk dry ingredients.

Combine wet and dry mixtures and add optional mix-ins.

Chill dough for 20 minutes.

Scoop dough onto baking sheets.

Bake 10–12 minutes until set.

Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to racks.

Notes

Chill dough to enhance cookie structure.

Store in an airtight container up to 4 days or freeze.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 170
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall cookies, soft pumpkin cookie, gluten-free pumpkin cookie