{"id":"6986add2-ab0b-4e23-b5c6-d1c262ff0f97","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6986add2-ab0b-4e23-b5c6-d1c262ff0f97","source_url":"https://bakerstreetsociety.com/chewy-pumpkin-spice-cookies/","title":"Chewy Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies","description":"These chewy pumpkin spice cookies have all the autumn feels! Made with brown butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and various spices, they are one of the best cookies for capturing the essence of autumn. In addition, they are easy to make!","servings":34,"servings_text":"34","prep_time":"PT2H20M","cook_time":"PT11M","total_time":"PT2H31M","image_url":"https://bakerstreetsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Chewy-Pumpkin-Spice-Cookies-4-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"226 g unsalted butter (1 c)","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":226,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"cup"}},{"text":"200 g light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g"},{"text":"150 g granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 large egg (50 g w/out shell), room temp","item":"large egg (50 g w/out shell), room temp","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp vanilla","item":"vanilla","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"35 g molasses (2 Tbs)","item":"molasses","quantity":35,"unit":"g","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}},{"text":"56 g canned pumpkin puree","item":"canned pumpkin puree","quantity":56,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 tsp allspice","item":"allspice","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp cloves","item":"cloves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp ginger","item":"ginger","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"295 g all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":295,"unit":"g"},{"text":"50 g sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g"},{"text":"2 tsp cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Melt butter in a small pot and gently whisk occasionally. Watch for the butter to start browning on the bottom of the pot, and whisk continuously as it browns. Remove from heat once it smells nutty, and there are some brown bits in the bottom of the pan.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":2,"text":"Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature. The butter should be slightly warm or at room temperature.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, stir brown butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until smooth.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in egg, vanilla, and molasses, then stir in pumpkin puree.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":5,"text":"Add all dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":6,"text":"Scoop cookies with a heaping 1 1/2 TBS cookie scoop (or use a level 2 TBS scoop). Weigh the dough (weighing is optional but makes for consistent-sized cookies). Each ball of dough should weigh 28-29 grams.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":7,"text":"Roll each dough ball between your hands to smooth the surface, and place the dough on a lined cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":8,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 F / 175 C and remove cookies from the refrigerator.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":9,"text":"Combine the 50 grams of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl and roll the balls of cookie dough in the cinnamon sugar right before baking.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":10,"text":"Bake on parchment-lined half sheet pans for 10-12 minutes.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":11,"text":"Cookies are done when they look slightly dry on top but still somewhat moist in the cracks.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"},{"number":12,"text":"Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Eat warm or cool, and store in a container for up to a week.","section":"To Make Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.273694+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.273694+00:00"}