Description
Pumpkin Spiced Halloween Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with cozy fall flavors from pumpkin puree and warming spices. Perfect for any parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoying on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried cranberries for extra texture.
Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.
Use flax eggs and dairy-free butter for a vegan version.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat in microwave for 10–15 seconds or in oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
