Description
Soft and flavorful pumpkin coffee cake cookies that combine the warm spices of fall with the tender texture of coffee cake in a delightful cookie form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans/walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars – In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy
- Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients – Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract
- Step 5: Combine Mixtures – Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined
- Step 6: Shape and Bake – Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space to spread
- Step 7: Bake and Cool – Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around edges. Cool on racks before serving
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and smoother batter consistency
- Don’t overmix the dough after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cookies
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if it seems too soft for easier handling and shaping
- Store cookies in airtight containers with parchment paper between layers to maintain freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pumpkin coffee cake cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice, autumn baking, soft cookies, pumpkin dessert