Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup white sugar (for coating)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, spices, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy; mix in egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin until combined.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until a sticky dough forms. Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, flatten slightly, and place on lined baking trays.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until tops are set; cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (32g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg