Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar Adds sweetness and helps with the cookie’s texture
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and ensures the cookies hold their shape
1/2 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies rise for a soft, fluffy result
1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Brings in that warm spice to complement the pumpkin
14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks) at room temperature Adds richness and keeps the cookies tender
2 teaspoons vanilla extract Infuses a subtle depth of flavor into every bite
1 egg yolk Binds the ingredients together for a cohesive dough
1/2 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree Delivers moisture and the star pumpkin taste
Instructions
1-First Step: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set this aside to ensure the dry ingredients mix evenly.
2-Second Step: Using a mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender cookie.
3-Third Step: Add the egg yolk, then the vanilla extract, and finally the pumpkin puree, mixing well after each addition.
4-Fourth Step: Slowly incorporate the flour mixture with the mixer on low speed, scraping down the bowl as needed, until fully combined.
5-Fifth Step: Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes to help it keep its shape during baking.
6-Sixth Step: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7-Seventh Step: Roll the dough into one-inch balls, roll each in sugar, place on the baking sheet, and press down slightly. Space them about two inches apart.
8-Eighth Step: Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even baking. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes before moving to a rack.
Last Step:
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🎃 Chilling dough before baking helps maintain shape and texture.
🍪 Rolling dough balls in sugar creates a lovely crust on top.
⏰ Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 12.2 g
- Sodium: 49.4 mg
- Fat: 6.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25.2 mg