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Soft Pumpkin Cookies

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These soft pumpkin cookies are perfectly spiced, tender, and fluffy with every bite. Ideal for fall baking, this easy recipe combines real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and brown sugar for a cozy treat that stays moist for days. Great for gifting, sharing, or freezing for later!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree (blotted)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped pecans, or ½ cup white chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

  2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and blotted pumpkin puree until just combined.

  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.).

  6. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.

  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  8. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft.

  10. Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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