Go Back
–+ servings
Pumpkin Gingerbread

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Gingerbread Cookies for Fall

These Pumpkin Gingerbread cookies are a warm and cozy treat, perfect for fall gatherings and celebrations.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Healthy Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger Adds warm spiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves Provides depth of flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) Adds richness.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness.
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed) Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 cup molasses Provides deep sweetness.
Optional Toppings
  • Sprinkles or icing For decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface.
  8. Cut shapes and place cookies on baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm yet soft in the center.
  10. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to chill the dough and use fresh spices for the best flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!