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Cozy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe Perfect for Fall Baking

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Soft, spiced pumpkin cookies with a buttery cinnamon crumble topping, perfect for fall baking and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: Sprinkle of coarse sugar or chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the crumble topping. Pour in the melted butter and stir until crumbly. If it feels too wet, add a touch more flour.
  6. Scoop the dough onto your prepared baking sheets using a spoon or cookie scoop. Flatten slightly with the back of the scoop or a spoon.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble mixture generously over each cookie, pressing lightly to help it stick.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden. The cookies should feel soft but not doughy.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and tender.’, ‘Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother blending.’, ‘Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels sticky.’, ‘Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven—they’ll firm up as they cool.’, ‘Double the crumble topping for an extra indulgent treat.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin cookies, Fall baking, Cinnamon crumble, Autumn dessert, Easy cookies

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