Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Name: Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These soft, cake like pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect way to bring the cozy flavors of autumn into your kitchen.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 6, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like the smell of warm spices baking in the oven on a cool fall afternoon. These pumpkin cookies are a favorite in my house because they are so tender and full of cozy flavor, and the best part is that you do not even need a hand mixer to pull them together.

I love to keep a batch of these on hand throughout the season for quick snacks or treats for guests. If you want them extra sweet, you can add a simple powdered sugar glaze on top once they have cooled down completely.

🧺 Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon until smooth.
4
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
7
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
8
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to keep them soft. If you like a little crunch, try adding a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough before baking.

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