Description
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of fall. With the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies are soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet companion to your morning coffee, they promise a comforting experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for optional frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg