Description
Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are a delightful autumn treat featuring a soft, cake-like texture with a hint of warm spices. These cookies are rolled in powdered sugar before baking, giving them a signature crinkled appearance and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for cozy fall afternoons or holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Rolling:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
- Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of the chilled dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until completely coated.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the tops have cracked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-chilled to prevent spreading during baking.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: g
- Cholesterol: 15mg