Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies. Perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spice and enriched with the deep sweetness of molasses, these cookies are a cozy treat for any occasion. Whether you’re sharing them at a family gathering or savoring them with a warm cup of tea, they promise to delight with each soft, chewy bite. Simple to make and filled with aromatic warmth, these cookies will fill your kitchen with inviting scents that will have everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper in a bowl.
- In a mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add brown sugar, molasses, and pumpkin puree; mix for about two minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and blend well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls, coat in sugar, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Flatten cookies slightly and bake for 12-14 minutes until set.
- Cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg