The Best Ever Pumpkin Cookie Recipe (2024)

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Fall baking is so fun and these easy pumpkin cookies are the absolute best. Not only are they so simple but they are soft and delicious and just packed with pumpkin flavor!

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Easy pumpkin cookies

Mmmmm… Pumpkin Cookies! When I say these cookies are the best ever… I mean it! There is something about a warm moist cookie on a crisp fall day.

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to fall baking, one of the first ingredients I think of is pumpkin. You will love this Pumpkin Cookie Recipe.

I’ve already shown you a delicious Pumpkin Muffin Recipe, a super moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe, and some fun Pumpkin Cupcakes, so today I have these delicious Pumpkin Cookies for you to try.

There are only a handful of ingredients (most of which you probably already have on hand). This recipe is very easy to follow so you can have these mixed and baked in under 15 minutes.

However, the cookies will look and taste so good people will think you’ve spent hours on them. 😉 Sounds like a winner to me!

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Let’s get started makingpumpkin cookies!

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Ingredients you need for the best pumpkin cookies:

  • flour
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • butter, softened
  • granulated sugar
  • pumpkin
  • egg
  • vanilla
  • confectioner’s sugar
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How to make easy pumpkin cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Mix together all dry ingredients: flour through salt.

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Cream sugar and butter together. Slowly stir in pumpkin.

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Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until thick batter forms.

Pour confectioner’s sugar in bowl. Scoop or spoon about a tablespoon of batter onto sugar and roll to coat. (I highly recommend using acookie scoop. )

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Place coated cookies on prepared cookie sheet.

Bake 6-8 minutes. Do not over bake.

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Allow to cool on wire rack.

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Time saving tip forpumpkin crinkle cookies:

If you are still scooping cookies with two spoons, you really need to get yourself some stainless steel scoops! I have had mine for several years and I use them for all types of baking. We like to use the smallest of the 3 scoops for these Pumpkin Cookies and they were just the right size for adults and kids.

Plus, I also think they look more uniform when you use a cookie scoop.

I bought the three pack, so I can use the smaller two for cookies and then the bigger one to fill upcupcakes.They will get lots of use and you will be glad you bought them.

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This Pumpkin Cookie Recipe taste great right out of the oven. However, if you can wait a little bit, they taste even better the next day!

I know that sounds crazy, but the longer these cookies sit, the more rich the flavor becomes. Don’t believe me? Try it!

Make this Pumpkin Cookie recipe and try some right away. Then try some the next day, and then the day after that.

It’s also amazing with cream cheese icing. So delicious with the pumpkin pie spice! We also love a pumpkin chocolate chip combination for something different.

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Let us know what you think about this Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe.

Do you like these fresh out of the oven or a day or two later? That might seem like an easy enough question. The only challenge will be to see if you and your family can actually make these last more than a day or two. 😉

If you love pumpkin recipes as much as my family does make sure you check out all our pumpkin recipes.

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Pumpkin Cookies

4.75 from 16 votes

Oh my this Pumpkin Cookie recipe is amazing! You can make them in under 15 minutes, with very few ingredients. Try this Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe today!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Servings 18

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 194

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Mix together all dry ingredients: flour through salt.

  • Cream sugar and butter together. Slowly stir in pumpkin.

  • Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until thick batter forms.

  • Pour confectioner’s sugar in bowl. Scoop or spoon about a tablespoon of batter onto sugar and roll to coat. Place coated cookies on prepared cookie sheet.

  • Bake 6-8 minutes. Do not over bake.

  • Allow to cool on wire rack.

Recipe Notes

No one will be able to get enough of this pumpkin treat!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 194kcal, Carbohydrates 34g, Protein 2g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 22mg, Sodium 142mg, Potassium 66mg, Sugar 20g, Vitamin A 720IU, Vitamin C 0.6mg, Calcium 18mg, Iron 0.9mg

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  • Pumpkin Roll Recipe
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FAQs

What flavor goes well with pumpkin? ›

To complement pumpkin with sweet flavor pairings, consider using spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and vanilla, or sweet ingredients like chocolate, maple, honey, cranberries or brown sugar. Create savory dishes by pairing pumpkin with spices like chilies, cajun, cayenne or pepper.

What is a substitute for pumpkin puree in cookies? ›

Butternut Squash and Sweet Potatoes

These ingredients, in these amounts, are interchangeable in most recipes to achieve the same texture and most similar flavor. For 1 cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree, substitute 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato or butternut squash.

Can you beat cookie dough? ›

Once dry ingredients have been added, don't beat vigorously or overmix. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.

How do you intensify pumpkin flavor? ›

For even more flavor, you can add spices (like the celebrated pumpkin pie spice!) to the purée during the cooking step. Heating spices “blooms” them, releasing their flavorful, fragrant oils.

What brings out pumpkin flavor? ›

Pumpkin spice (a.k.a. pumpkin pie spice) is an aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Sometimes allspice is included. You can buy the spice blend at the store or use ingredients you already have on hand to make DIY pumpkin spice.

Can I use canned pumpkin instead of pumpkin puree? ›

Canned pumpkin (labeled as "100% pure pumpkin") is a purée of pumpkin that is sometimes mixed with other kinds of winter squash. It is unsweetened and does not contain any added spices. Canned pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing, and you'll often see the terms used interchangeably in recipes and cookbooks.

Is mashed pumpkin the same as pumpkin puree? ›

While both are made from cooked and mashed pumpkin, pumpkin puree is simply that - pure pumpkin.

Can you use sweet potatoes instead of pumpkin puree? ›

Canned yams or sweet potatoes can also be used in place of canned pumpkin puree. It's a simple swap to make. Just drain the sweet potatoes and use them in the same proportion as the canned pumpkin. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin do taste a little different, of course, but the texture and color are very similar.

What type is pumpkin pie cookie? ›

She is of the Magic type and her position is prioritized to the Middle.

Who voices pumpkin pie cookie? ›

Suzie Yeung is an Asian American voice actor, best known as the voice of Makima from Chainsaw Man, Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII Remake, Eula in Genshin Impact, and Pumpkin Pie Cookie in Cookie Run Kingdom.

What happens if you put too little butter in cookies? ›

Butter is an emulsifier and it makes cookies tender. It also adds in the crispy-around-the-edges element. Adding too much butter can cause the cookies to be flat and greasy. Adding too little butter can cause the cookies to be tough and crumbly.

What does too much egg in cookie dough do? ›

If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

What happens if you add milk to cookie dough? ›

The moisture contributed by the milk will also increase spread and hydrate more of the starches in the flour. These hydrated (gelatinized) starches support the structure of the air pocket wall, keeping the cookies from collapsing once cooled. By holding more water, they also help keep the cookies softer over time.

What is the best pairing for pumpkin pie? ›

Dark cream or sweet oloroso sherry

Delectable raisiny sherry is also a great match for pumpkin pie - and incredibly good value.

What scent compliments pumpkin? ›

Pumpkin Vanilla Scent

Both notes complement each other perfectly. Vanilla carries the proverbial mouth-watering aroma while pumpkin adds a hint of freshness and spiciness. This is the reason why many skincare products like lotions and shower gels come in the pumpkin vanilla fragrance.

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