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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Chewy Pumpkin Cookies, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
Step-by-Step Kitchen Technique: Cooking Chewy Pumpkin Cookies · @recipestokitchen
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

Start by whisking your dry ingredients together – this ensures the baking soda and spices are evenly distributed so every cookie tastes the same. Then beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, which traps air and helps the cookies rise slightly.

When you add the pumpkin, don’t overmix – just until it’s combined. Then fold in the flour gently. The dough will be soft and a bit sticky, which is perfect. Use a cookie scoop for even sizes, and leave room between them because they’ll spread a little.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are soft in the center with slightly crisp edges, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. They're the perfect cozy treat for fall, loved for their pumpkin flavor and easy one-bowl method.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings24 cookies
CourseDessert
Calories145 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops look slightly crackly. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking – it deepens the flavor and keeps the cookies from spreading too much. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 145 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 22gFat: 6gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.