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A white square plate holds nine evenly spaced, round pumpkin cookies with a soft texture. The light brown treats are the perfect result of a cherished pumpkin cookie recipe. The plate sits on a dark wooden table with a patterned cloth partially visible in the background.
Kathie Lapcevic

The Best Soft Pumpkin Cookie Recipe Around

4.34 from 12 votes
These soft pumpkin cookies are lightly spiced and moist making them great keepers and perfect for any fall buffet.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Baking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Yield: 3 Dozen
Servings: 18
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 97
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Salted Butter softened
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • ½ Cup White Suger
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. Set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the pureed pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture, mixing until completely incorporated.
  5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. When ready to bake, prheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Line cookies sheets with silicone baking sheets or parchment paper.
  8. Drop the cookie dough by large tablespoons full onto the sheets.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. The edges will be lightly browned.
  10. Remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CookiesCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 106mgSugar: 6g

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