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Pumpkin Spice Halloween Cookies Recipe

Emily Carter
A sweet, spiced Halloween treat with pumpkin flavor, perfect for the fall season. They’re soft, chewy, and full of seasonal spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies

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: 190
Total 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).