Cozy Pumpkin Shaped Crinkle Cookies
Delightfully soft and festive pumpkin shaped crinkle cookies with warm spices and cheerful sprinkles, perfect for fall celebrations and cozy moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, for rolling
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (orange, green, and brown nonpareils or sugar pearls)
- Small pieces of cinnamon sticks (optional, for stems)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined and the dough looks glossy and smooth.
- Add the pumpkin pie spice to the wet mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until combined. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and roll them lightly in powdered sugar. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using the back of a small spoon or your finger, gently press an indentation in the center of each dough ball to form pumpkin grooves.
- Lightly press festive sprinkles onto the tops of the dough balls.
- Optionally, press small cinnamon stick pieces into the indentations to mimic pumpkin stems.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until cookies are set but still soft in the center and tops crackle with the crinkle effect.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and improve texture. Use room temperature eggs for smooth dough. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for signature crinkle effect. Add sprinkles just before baking to avoid melting. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers are still soft for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, crinkle cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice, festive treats, Halloween cookies, Thanksgiving dessert