Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with the 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for rolling.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- To freeze, place baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg