Description

Whip up these Classic Pumpkin Spice Cookies for the perfect Easy Fall Sweet Treats that make chilly afternoons extra cozy. These Homemade Fall Cookies fit right into your Fall Desserts Recipes Easy collection and are a must-try for October Cookie Ideas and Desserts For Holidays.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup pure pumpkin purée

1 large egg yolk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2–3/4 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, pecans, white chocolate)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Mix in pumpkin purée, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.

7. Scoop 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

8. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.

9. Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Keywords: classic pumpkin spice cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice cookies, easy fall sweet treats, homemade fall cookies, october cookie ideas, desserts for holidays, fall desserts