Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Optional: toasted pecans or walnuts for added crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing slowly to incorporate without overworking the dough.
- Stir in white chocolate chips and optional nuts, folding gently with a spatula.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Let cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for a more flavorful and better-textured cookie.
- Adjust spices according to your preference—add more cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne for heat.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for optimal flavor and meltiness.
- Remove cookies from oven slightly earlier for softer cookies, or bake an additional minute for crunchier edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg