Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies. Each bite is a perfect blend of warm spices and rich pumpkin essence, making them an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or a simple afternoon snack with tea. Their chewy consistency ensures that once you take a bite, you’ll want to reach for another. With easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these cookies in no time, whether for holiday festivities or a sweet craving. Bake them fresh and enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 tbsp softened butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add brown sugar, molasses, and pumpkin puree; mix for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape into balls using a cookie scoop, roll in sugar, and flatten slightly on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until set but still soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg