Chewy Pumpkin Cookies for Halloween 🎃🍪👻

Detailed Recipe & Step-by-Step Instructions Here 👇

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cookies:

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 large egg

(Optional, for garnish/serving):

Festive Halloween sprinkles or powdered sugar

📝 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.

Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated.

3️⃣ Chill the Dough:

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their chewy texture when baked.

4️⃣ Shape and Bake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand.

Optionally, add festive Halloween sprinkles on top for decoration.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly soft in the middle.

5️⃣ Serve:

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or enjoy them plain!

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 57 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 130 per cookie (approximate)

💡 Notes:

For extra spookiness, use Halloween-themed cookie cutters or shape the cookies into pumpkins before baking.

These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of fall flavors, perfect for Halloween parties.

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