Description
Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are an irresistible fall treat that combine the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a delightful chewy texture. Each cookie is coated in powdered sugar, creating a beautiful crinkled appearance that adds to their charm. These cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings and seasonal celebrations, bringing a taste of autumn to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into tablespoon-sized balls and coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and cookies are puffed.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <15mg