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Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies

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Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies are thick, cake-like, and full of warm autumn spices. These cozy cookies are made with real pumpkin and topped with a sweet glaze or cream cheese frosting — perfect for fall baking or holiday cookie trays.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Optional Glaze or Frosting:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    (or use cream cheese frosting if preferred)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing or frosting.
  • To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • These cookies are very soft and cakey — don’t overbake!
  • Add mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/soft-pumpkin-spice-cookies/