Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these Soft Pumpkin Cookies. Moist, tender, and perfectly spiced, these cookies are a delicious way to celebrate pumpkin season. They are soft in the middle with slightly crisp edges, and the warm aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger fills your kitchen as they bake. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or serving with a cup of tea or coffee.
This recipe is simple to make and requires common pantry ingredients. Even if you’re new to baking, these cookies are forgiving and yield consistently soft, flavorful results every time. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts make them even more irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Mix dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Shape cookies: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
- Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips for a sweet twist.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain softness.
