Description
Warm pumpkin cinnamon crumble cookies deliver autumn’s sweet embrace with spiced comfort. Crumbly textures and rich seasonal flavors invite you to savor fall’s most delightful baking moment.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare your workspace by arranging parchment paper on a baking sheet and setting the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until perfectly integrated.
- Transform butter and brown sugar into a creamy, aerated mixture through vigorous beating, ensuring a light and tender cookie foundation.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, stirring until a uniform, glossy consistency emerges.
- Gently fold pumpkin puree into the batter, maintaining a smooth texture without aggressive stirring.
- Progressively fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending until a cohesive dough forms.
- Craft the streusel topping by combining flour, sugars, and cinnamon, then integrate cold butter using a cutting motion until the mixture resembles rustic, uneven crumbs.
- Portion cookie dough onto the prepared sheet using a precise scoop, then generously crown each portion with the delicate streusel mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a delicate golden hue and set edges, then transfer to a cooling rack to stabilize the cookies’ structure.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by adding a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for an extra warm, aromatic flavor profile.
- Opt for gluten-free flour to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising the delicious texture.
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative that keeps the cookies moist and tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness and prevent them from drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg