Description
These Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall treat—spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, enriched with browned butter, and rolled in pumpkin sugar for a touch of sparkle. With a soft, chewy texture and cozy flavors, they’re easy enough for weeknight baking and special enough for holidays.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
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¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
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1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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¼ cup (60 g) pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
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1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp kosher salt (use half if substituting fine salt)
For the Pumpkin Pie Sugar Coating:
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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½ tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
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Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and cook until golden brown and nutty (2–3 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
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Mix wet ingredients: Whisk cooled browned butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and maple syrup. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
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Form dough: Fold dry mixture into wet mixture until dough forms. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Shape & coat: Scoop dough into 2-tbsp balls. Roll in pumpkin sugar mixture.
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Bake: Arrange on baking sheets, spaced apart. Bake 10–14 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
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Cool: Let rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Chilling dough prevents excess spreading.
Slight underbaking keeps cookies soft and chewy.
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
Rolling in sugar coating adds crunch and sparkle.
Freeze dough balls ahead for quick holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American