Description
These Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall treat — warmly spiced, irresistibly soft, and finished with a sweet glaze that ties it all together. Perfect for cozy weekends, holiday cookie exchanges, or a quick dessert fix, this easy recipe combines pumpkin purée and chai spices for a soft, chewy cookie that’s full of flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, a healthy snack, or easy dessert recipes, this is a must-try cookie for your fall baking lineup.
Ingredients
3/4 cup pumpkin purée
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
3. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Scoop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone.
8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Whisk powdered sugar and milk together until smooth to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow to set for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft to scoop.
Don’t overbake — they should be slightly soft in the middle when removed from the oven.
For best results, wait until the cookies are fully cool before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chai spiced pumpkin cookies, easy dessert, fall baking, quick cookie recipe, holiday cookies