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Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookies

These vegan pumpkin spice cookies are soft and tender with a slight chew, flavored with warm spices and chunks of pecans. They have an earthy pumpkin base and a subtly crunchy texture from the pecans, finished with a cozy autumn aroma after baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together gently with a spatula until just combined; the dough will be soft but hold together.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Gently press each cookie down slightly to flatten the tops for even baking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are golden and the cookies look set.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for a few minutes until they firm up slightly.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely; they will become tender but hold their shape.
  11. Once cooled, enjoy these fragrant, spiced pumpkin cookies for a cozy autumn treat.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.