The air is getting cooler, and that means it’s pumpkin season again! I know many of you, like me, start craving all things pumpkin as soon as autumn arrives. Today, I’m sharing three fantastic pumpkin cookie recipes that are perfect for this time of year.
Whether you want something healthy, a soft classic, or a sweet bite with white chocolate, I have a pumpkin cookie recipe for you. Let’s make some delicious cookies!
Jump to Recipe:
- 1. Pumpkin Protein Cookies
- 2. Pumpkin Sugar Cream Cheese Cookies
- 3. Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Protein Cookies: A Healthy Sweet Treat
Looking for a snack that’s good for you and still tastes like autumn? These pumpkin protein cookies fit the bill perfectly. They’re packed with flavor and give you a nice boost.
Key Ingredients & Baking Tips
- Protein Powder: Use a vanilla or unflavored protein powder that you like. This helps with the texture and adds your protein.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure it’s 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best result in your pumpkin cookies.
- Spice Mix: A good mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves really makes these cookies taste like fall.
What You Need for Pumpkin Protein Cookies
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
⏱️ Time: 25 mins🍽️ Yields: 10-12 cookies
How to Make Pumpkin Protein Cookies
Step 1: Mix Wet Stuff
In a big bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, almond butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
Step 2: Add Dry Stuff
Put in the protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Mix until everything is just combined. Try not to mix too much.
Step 3: Bake Them
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your baking sheet. Flatten them a little. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are set.
📝 Final Note
Let these cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before moving them. They get firmer as they cool.
Pumpkin Sugar Cream Cheese Cookies: Soft & Sweet
If you love classic sugar cookies but want a pumpkin flavor, you’ve found it! These pumpkin sugar cream cheese cookies are soft, chewy, and totally delicious. The cream cheese makes them extra tender.
Key Ingredients & Cookie Tips
- Softened Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is very soft at room temperature. This helps it mix smoothly into the dough for soft cookies.
- Brown Sugar: Using brown sugar helps keep these pumpkin cookies soft and adds a richer flavor alongside the pumpkin.
- Chilling Dough: Don’t skip chilling the dough. It helps the cookies keep their shape when baking and makes them easier to handle.
What You Need for Pumpkin Sugar Cream Cheese Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
⏱️ Time: 45 mins (plus chill time)🍽️ Yields: 24 cookies
How to Make Pumpkin Sugar Cream Cheese Cookies
Step 1: Make Dough
Cream together butter, cream cheese, and both sugars until light. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree.
Step 2: Mix Dry & Combine
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
Step 3: Roll & Bake
Roll dough into balls, then roll in extra sugar. Place on baking sheets and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
📝 Final Note
For extra pumpkin flavor, you can add a pinch more cinnamon to the sugar you roll the cookie balls in!
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Sweet Fall Favorite
Get ready for a classic cookie with a fall favorite. These pumpkin white chocolate chip cookies are perfectly spiced and filled with sweet white chocolate. They’re soft, chewy, and a real crowd-pleaser.
Key Ingredients & White Chocolate Cookie Pointers
- Real Butter: Use unsalted butter and make sure it’s softened, not melted. This gives the best texture to your pumpkin cookies.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: This blend brings out the pumpkin flavor. You can make your own by mixing cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- White Chocolate Chips: Use good quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and melt. They pair really well with the pumpkin.
What You Need for Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
⏱️ Time: 35 mins🍽️ Yields: 18 cookies
How to Make Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Cream Together
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add Wet & Dry
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
Step 3: Fold & Bake
Gently fold in the white chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
📝 Final Note
These cookies are wonderful fresh from the oven, but they also store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
