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Cookies & BarsNo. 4765 · The 2026 edition

Spooky Pumpkin Cookies

Get into the Halloween spirit with these easy, soft pumpkin cookies bursting with autumn spice!

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These spooky pumpkin cookies are the perfect treat for Halloween baking. They come together quickly with simple ingredients and bake up soft and flavorful. Decorate with frosting or enjoy plain for a festive snack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice, whisking well.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then mix in the egg and pumpkin puree.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
  5. Place heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then move them to wire racks to cool completely.

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