Ingredients
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon (for dough)
For the coating:
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 mins).
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and ½ tsp cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. Chill 15–20 minutes (helps prevent spreading).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on baking sheet and flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes—they’ll firm up as they cool.
✨ These stay soft for days—perfect for cookie jars, gift boxes, or pairing with a spiced latte!
💡 Pro tip: For extra chewiness, underbake slightly and let them rest in the warm oven after turning it off.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 20 mins (includes chilling) , Cook Time : 12 mins , Total Time : 35 mins , Servings : 18 cookies , Calories : 110 , Net Carbs: 15g , Fats: 6g , Protein: 1g