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As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies. These delightful treats are not just tasty, but they also provide a comforting nostalgia of fall. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with your favorite warm beverage, these cookies are a must-try for all dessert lovers. For more delicious options, explore our Desserts category!
Irresistible Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies
Delightful pumpkin gingerbread cookies that celebrate the flavors of fall, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies and consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg