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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

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Easy pumpkin cookies that are soft and chewy, made with pantry ingredients. Perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Optional: 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, stir in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • You can roll the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for a sparkly finish.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Consider these cookies as a delightful alternative to traditional meal planning for a sweet treat.

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