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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the cozy flavors of autumn with a soft, tender texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour for added nutrition
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree well-drained if fresh
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Crunchy Addition
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans/Walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate the pumpkin puree and vanilla.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart and adding nuts on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Chilling the dough can help if it becomes too sticky.

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