Pumpkin Chai Cookies
Pumpkin Chai Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining the comforting flavors of pumpkin and aromatic chai spices in a soft, chewy cookie. These delightful cookies not only fill your kitchen with the inviting scents of cinnamon and ginger but also provide a warm hug in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, baking these cookies will elevate your cozy afternoons or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and chai spices; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla extract; then fold in pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry mixture with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg