Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies Recipe
Oh, look, another pumpkin spice recipe. Because nothing says “fall” quite like overloading on cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. But hey, if you can’t beat the trend, join it—right? These Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies are the perfect way to embrace the season, even if you secretly wish it was still summer. With a dash of spice and a whole lot of sweetness, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at any Halloween gathering. Plus, they’re so easy to make, you’ll have time to perfect your costume—or at least stress about it until the last minute.
Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies Recipe
A sweet, spiced Halloween treat with pumpkin flavor, perfect for the fall season. They’re soft, chewy, and full of seasonal spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 190Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Iron: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- For extra pumpkin flavor, add 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree to the dough.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top of the cookies before baking for a sweet crunch.
- Don’t overbake! These cookies stay soft and chewy when baked just right.
- Store them in an airtight container for up to a week (if they last that long).
