Description
Warm spices dance through classic Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies, creating an irresistible autumn treat that whispers comfort. Creamy pumpkin and rich seasonal notes invite bakers to savor each tender, perfectly spiced bite of pure seasonal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Base:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sweet Additions:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a perfect staging area for your delectable pumpkin cookies.
- Cream together softened butter and both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until the ingredients are fully integrated and the batter appears uniform.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain and all spices are evenly distributed.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers appear set, rotating the sheets halfway through for even browning.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, generously drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade and set naturally.
- Let the glazed cookies rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the topping to harden, creating a delightful sweet finish to your melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin treats.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or reducing cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to suit personal taste preferences.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie option.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or applesauce to prevent dry cookies and maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg