Old Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Soft pumpkin cookies with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors offer a cozy treat perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts, appealing to those who love spiced baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixer bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla; beat until well blended and creamy.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
  6. Smooth the tops of the cookies with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool cookies on wire racks before drizzling with glaze.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

780 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 42.7g 55% DV
Carbs 82.3g 30% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 11.2g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19395.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 432mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Calcium 1642.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.1mg 34% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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