Pumpkin Cookies
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Pumpkin Cookies
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I've perfected the BEST recipe for pumpkin cookies! Mine is perfectly chewy (and not cakey thanks to my tips!), full of festive Fall flavor, and drizzled with a thin layer of sweet vanilla glaze. You're going to love this one (no mixer needed!)! Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled for at least 15 minutes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree blotted (130g after blotting) ¹see notes in recipe for instructions on blotting)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice click the link for instructions to make homemade pumpkin pie spice
Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ -2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoons light corn syrup²
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine melted, cooled butter and sugars in a large bowl and stir well.
- Add pumpkin, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice until well-mixed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet (I do this in 3-4 parts) stirring until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Cover bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Once dough has nearly finished chilling, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper. Once oven is preheated, remove dough from the fridge and scoop by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoops. If desired, roll into a smooth round ball.
- Bake on 350F (175C) for 13-15 minutes and allow to cool completely on baking sheet before adding glaze (if using).
Glaze
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and the drizzle that falls from the whisk holds its shape for a second before dissolving into the bowl. If icing is too stiff, add a teaspoon more milk at a time, if it is too thin add a Tablespoon more powdered sugar at a time.
- Hold completely cooled cookie firmly by the base and dip the surface directly into the glaze (alternatively you can just use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cookies). Return to cookie sheet or cooling rack to allow the glaze to harden (about 30-60 minutes) before enjoying.
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Notes
- ¹Blotting the pumpkin is an important step that keeps these pumpkin cookies nice and chewy and not cake-y. To blot, simply measure out the pumpkin puree and place in a bowl. Press a folded up paper towel into the pumpkin repeatedly to extract as much moisture as you can. Repeat with more paper towels until they are no longer picking up substantial amounts of liquid. You can see this technique demonstrated in my video.
- ²Corn syrup is not the same as high fructose corn syrup and it gives the glaze a shiny finish and helps it to dry hard. If you prefer you can leave it out, but you may need to add a splash more milk.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
896IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 896IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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