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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies

Deliciously Soft Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies for Fall Bliss

Indulge in delightful Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies that combine warm spices for a cozy fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat flour may be used for added nutrition.
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Fresh pumpkin can also be used.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if desired.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; vegetable oil is a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Highly recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts Optional, skip for nut-free.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Glaze Optional drizzle.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture and avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.

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