Description
Seasonal magic shines through these pumpkin crinkle cookies, blending warm spices with delicate powdered sugar coating. Crisp edges, tender centers, and rich autumn flavors invite you to savor sweet comfort in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Coating and Binding:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms.
- Drizzle vegetable oil into the dough and gently mix to enhance moisture and texture.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Pour powdered sugar into a shallow dish for coating the cookies.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll each into a ball.
- Roll each dough ball completely in powdered sugar, ensuring full coverage.
- Place coated cookie balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops have crackled.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance the crinkle effect, creating those signature beautiful cracks.
- Use fresh pumpkin pie spice for maximum flavor intensity, as older spices can lose their aromatic punch and depth.
- Adjust powdered sugar coating thickness to control the dramatic crinkle appearance – a heavier coating creates more pronounced white cracks.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg