Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)

Tender pumpkin crinkle cookies with warm spices and a sweet powdered sugar coating for a delightful fall treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
07 - 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
09 - ½ cup granulated sugar
10 - ½ cup packed brown sugar
11 - ½ cup vegetable oil
12 - 1 large egg, beaten
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, blend vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, beaten egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Dough will be sticky.
05 - Place granulated sugar in one small bowl and powdered sugar in another for coating.
06 - Scoop 1 tablespoon dough and toss in granulated sugar, then form into a ball and coat evenly with powdered sugar.
07 - Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all dough is used.
08 - Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until cookies are puffed and cracked on top.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For best texture, avoid overmixing the dough to prevent toughness.

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