Name: Pumpkin Cinnamon Crumble Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter: This provides the creamy base of the cookies, contributing to their softness and rich flavor.; 1 cup granulated sugar: This sweetener enhances the cookies’ flavor, providing the right amount of sweetness.; ½ cup brown sugar: Brown sugar adds moisture and depth, while also lending to a slight caramel flavor.; 1 cup pumpkin puree: A must-have for these cookies, pumpkin puree adds flavor, moisture, and a rich orange color, making them unmistakably fall.; 1 egg: The egg helps bind the ingredients together and contributes to the cookies’ chewiness.; 1 tsp vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla rounds out the flavors, adding warmth to the cookie.; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour: Flour is essential for structure, giving the cookies body and shape.; 1 tsp baking soda: This is the leavening agent that helps the cookies rise.; ½ tsp baking powder: Another leavening agent that works with baking soda to ensure a fluffy texture.; ½ tsp salt: Salt balances the sweetness, bringing all flavors together.; 1 tsp ground cinnamon: A quintessential spice of fall, it adds warmth and aromatic flavor.; ½ tsp ground nutmeg: Nutmeg pairs beautifully with pumpkin, enhancing the cookie’s fall essence.; ¼ tsp ground cloves: This spice adds a distinct warmth, contributing to the autumnal flavor profile.; ½ cup chopped pecans (optional): For those who enjoy nuts, adding pecans offers a lovely crunch and nuttiness that complements the cookie.; ½ cup all-purpose flour: This forms the base of the crumble, providing the necessary structure.; ¼ cup granulated sugar: Adds sweetness to the topping.; ¼ cup brown sugar: Contributes moisture and a rich flavor to the crumble.; ¼ cup cold butter: Cold butter creates a crumbly texture when mixed with the dry ingredients.; ½ tsp ground cinnamon: This spice adds an extra layer of flavor to the topping.

Description

Enjoy these soft, spiced pumpkin cookies topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumble, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter: This provides the creamy base of the cookies, contributing to their softness and rich flavor.
1 cup granulated sugar: This sweetener enhances the cookies’ flavor, providing the right amount of sweetness.
½ cup brown sugar: Brown sugar adds moisture and depth, while also lending to a slight caramel flavor.
1 cup pumpkin puree: A must-have for these cookies, pumpkin puree adds flavor, moisture, and a rich orange color, making them unmistakably fall.
1 egg: The egg helps bind the ingredients together and contributes to the cookies’ chewiness.
1 tsp vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla rounds out the flavors, adding warmth to the cookie.
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour: Flour is essential for structure, giving the cookies body and shape.
1 tsp baking soda: This is the leavening agent that helps the cookies rise.
½ tsp baking powder: Another leavening agent that works with baking soda to ensure a fluffy texture.
½ tsp salt: Salt balances the sweetness, bringing all flavors together.
1 tsp ground cinnamon: A quintessential spice of fall, it adds warmth and aromatic flavor.
½ tsp ground nutmeg: Nutmeg pairs beautifully with pumpkin, enhancing the cookie’s fall essence.
¼ tsp ground cloves: This spice adds a distinct warmth, contributing to the autumnal flavor profile.
½ cup chopped pecans (optional): For those who enjoy nuts, adding pecans offers a lovely crunch and nuttiness that complements the cookie.

The Crumble Topping consists of:

½ cup all-purpose flour: This forms the base of the crumble, providing the necessary structure.
¼ cup granulated sugar: Adds sweetness to the topping.
¼ cup brown sugar: Contributes moisture and a rich flavor to the crumble.
¼ cup cold butter: Cold butter creates a crumbly texture when mixed with the dry ingredients.
½ tsp ground cinnamon: This spice adds an extra layer of flavor to the topping.

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that the cookies bake evenly. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare the cookie dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Next, mix in 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, and ¼ tsp ground cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Make the crumble topping: In a smaller bowl, prepare the crumble by mixing ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup cold butter, and ½ tsp ground cinnamon. Use your fingertips or a fork to blend until crumbly.
Form the cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over each dough ball.
Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. The centers may still look slightly soft, which is normal.
Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.