Description
Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm autumn spices. Coated in powdered sugar, these festive cookies crack beautifully as they bake and make the perfect seasonal treat. Simple to prepare and sure to impress—perfect for fall baking!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
½ cup salted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
½ cup pure pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat & prepare: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter & sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light in color and fluffy—about 1–2 minutes using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle.
- Add egg: Beat in the egg on low speed just until combined.
- Add pumpkin & vanilla: Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract on low until evenly incorporated.
- Combine with dry mixture: Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the wet until no flour streaks remain—do not overmix. The dough should feel soft and slightly sticky.
- Refrigerate the dough: Cover the mixing bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up.
- Coat in powdered sugar: Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop (1.5–2 tablespoons). Place dough balls directly into the powdered sugar and roll gently until thoroughly coated. Shape into smooth balls and place 12 per cookie sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 14–18 minutes, until the tops are puffed, cracks appear, and edges are set.
- Allow to cool: After baking, let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
Don’t skip chilling the dough—it helps with shaping and prevents spreading.
Coat generously in powdered sugar for defined crinkles.
You can freeze the dough balls before baking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 1.5g