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Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies

Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies: Irresistibly Soft and Spiced Delights

Indulge in Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies, a perfect autumn treat with spiced flavors and a soft, cake-like texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour packed and leveled
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda essential for texture
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Oil (Canola or Vegetable) for moisture; can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar gently packed
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar for dough
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binding agent
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree avoid pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances taste
For Rolling
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar extra for coating
  • Powdered Sugar for rolling the cookies after baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Prepare two bowls, one with granulated sugar and the other with powdered sugar for rolling the dough.
  6. Scoop out portions of the dough, roll them in granulated sugar, and then in powdered sugar.
  7. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-10 minutes until they puff and crack, then cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. Freeze for longer storage.

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