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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

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These chewy pumpkin cookies are soft, thick, and full of warm spices with a rich pumpkin flavor. Unlike cakey pumpkin cookies, these stay chewy thanks to a special technique that removes excess moisture from the pumpkin.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (with moisture removed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Start by removing excess moisture from the pumpkin puree. Spread it on a few layers of paper towels and press to soak up the liquid. Measure out 3/4 cup of the dried puree.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Stir in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor and texture).
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Removing moisture from pumpkin is key to getting chewy cookies instead of cakey ones.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
  • These cookies keep well at room temperature for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • You can freeze the dough balls and bake directly from frozen by adding a couple of extra minutes to baking time.

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