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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Yield: 3 dozen 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the softest, fluffiest, most tender pumpkin cookies I have ever tasted! They will absolutely melt in your mouth!


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick baking spray.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat granulated sugar and butter with mixer on medium high speed, then blend in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until incorporated.
  4. Gradually mix in flour and dry ingredients. Refrigerate dough for 3-4 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Scoop dough into one inch balls. Roll in powder sugar, place dough balls on baking sheet (12 per sheet) and bake for 11-13 minutes.
  7. Remove from baking sheet to a cooling rack. When completely cool, store cookies in an airtight container.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Cookie
  • Calories: 103
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 101mg
  • Fat: 2.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.2g
  • Cholesterol: 12mg