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Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies: The Best Fall Treat You’ll Love

Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with a soft and fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
  • These cookies stay soft and moist for several days when stored properly.

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