Description
Craving something soft, spiced, and irresistibly seasonal? These Chai Spiced Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect cozy dessert to bake this fall. With warm chai spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom blended into every bite of soft pumpkin-infused dough, these cookies are drizzled with a silky vanilla glaze for the perfect finish. Great for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, holiday cookie trays, or anytime you’re craving a healthy snack with fall vibes. If you’re searching for autumn food ideas or an easy recipe that’s comforting and festive, this one hits all the marks.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl until fluffy.
2. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Scoop dough into balls (about 1.5 tablespoons) and roll in granulated sugar.
6. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Whisk glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
10. Drizzle over fully cooled cookies and allow to set for 15 minutes.
Notes
For firmer cookies, blot the pumpkin with a paper towel before using.
Always cool cookies before adding glaze for best texture.
Adjust spices to taste—add more cinnamon or cardamom for bolder chai flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chai cookies, pumpkin cookies, fall desserts, soft cookies, easy recipe