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Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cookies

These soft and chewy chai spiced pumpkin cookies are a delightful blend of pumpkin puree and warm spices, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Can substitute with applesauce or mashed bananas.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened, not melted.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.