Ingredients
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Set the prepared sheet aside for later use.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin spice, ground cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and baking powder. Once mixed, set the bowl aside for now.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and pumpkin puree until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl, stirring with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix the batter; just blend until the ingredients are incorporated.
- Using approximately 1½ tablespoons of dough, form balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Shape the balls nicely to ensure they become well-rounded cookies after baking. Flatten the balls gently with your palms since these cookies do not spread while baking.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the top of the cookies remains soft, and the edges turn lightly brown. Once done, take the baking sheet out of the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 15 minutes before transferring them to cool completely.
Notes
Use Pure Pumpkin Purée: Be sure to use 100% pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. The latter contains added sugar and spices, which can throw off the flavor and texture.
Chill the Dough (Optional but Helpful): If your cookie dough feels too soft, chilling it for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and enhances the flavor.
Don't Overmix: Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies instead of soft and fluffy ones.
Adjust the Spice Level: Love bold flavors? Feel free to add an extra pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg. Prefer it mild? You can tone down the cloves or allspice.