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Best Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe

These Pumpkin Spice Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices. Topped with a creamy glaze or left plain, these cookies are perfect for fall or anytime you crave the cozy taste of pumpkin.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • For the Cookies:
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze Optional:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugars:
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add Wet Ingredients:
  • Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Scoop and Bake:
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly firm.
  • Cool:
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Add the Glaze (Optional):
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies.