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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies

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Indulge in the flavors of autumn with these Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Molasses Cookies. Perfectly spiced with warm notes of pumpkin pie spice and a hint of black pepper, these cookies boast a delightful chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With the rich sweetness of molasses and pumpkin puree, they are an ideal treat to share at gatherings or enjoy during cozy evenings at home. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these cookies are a must-try for any fall dessert lover.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and black pepper.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add brown sugar, molasses, and pumpkin puree; blend until creamy.
  4. Incorporate the egg and mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in sugar before placing them on prepared baking sheets about an inch apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set; allow cooling on sheets for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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