Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Spiced Sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Mix together and set aside.

¼ cup granulated sugar

Cookies:

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 egg yolks, room temp

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup canned pumpkin

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp each: baking soda, baking powder, salt

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
• Dry pumpkin: Spread on a plate and blot with paper towels until reduced to ~1/4 cup. Very little moisture should remain.
• Whisk dry ingredients (flour, spices, leaveners, salt) in a small bowl.
• Cream butter & sugar on high for 1–2 mins.
• Add yolks and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
• Add pumpkin, mix. Add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
• Scoop dough (2 tbsp), roll into balls, coat in spiced sugar. If sticky, chill dough for 10 mins.
• Place 2″ apart on sheets. Bake 12–14 mins (12 = chewy, 14 = crispier).
• Cool for 5 mins on a sheet, then on a rack. Best after cooling 15+ mins.
•  Feel free to customize your cookies however you like; add chocolate chips or extra spiced sugar for a fun twist!