Description
Fudgy-Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are soft, rich cookies that perfectly blend warm spices and moist pumpkin for a comforting fall treat. These cookies feature a fudgy-chewy texture and a deep chocolate flavor with a hint of pumpkin spice, making them an irresistible seasonal delight that is quick and simple to prepare using common pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out the dry ingredients including flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk them together in a bowl to evenly distribute flavors and leavening agents.
- Mix Wet Ingredients Separately: In another bowl, combine vegetable oil with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ensuring moist and rich cookies.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently just until fully combined; avoid over-mixing to maintain a fudgy-chewy texture.
- Fold in Extras: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop the cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, watching carefully so the cookies remain soft and fudgy in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This allows them to set while keeping a chewy middle.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges look set but centers are still slightly soft for ultimate chewiness.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) to control the flavor precisely.
- Use room temperature eggs for easier blending and a tender crumb.
- Invest in quality cocoa powder for a rich, fudgy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg