Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Printable Recipe)

Chewy pumpkin spice cookies with a spiced sugar coating, bursting with warm fall flavors.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, firmly packed
09 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 6 tablespoons pumpkin puree

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
02 - In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
03 - Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
04 - Cover dough and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours until firm.
05 - In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
06 - Scoop chilled dough into balls, roll in spiced sugar coating, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
02 - Chilling the dough prevents spreading and improves texture.
03 - Homemade pumpkin pie spice can be made with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

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