These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are the perfect fall treat, featuring a soft, cake-like interior with a sweet, crackled sugar crust. The warm pumpkin spice flavor pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the sugar coating, making these cookies a cozy addition to any autumn celebration or quiet afternoon snack.
Soft, Sweet, and Full of Fall Flavor
With a simple dough that’s rolled in sugar, these cookies bake up with signature crinkles and a lightly spiced aroma. They’re easy to make, look beautiful on any dessert platter, and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Preparation time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling)
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Serving: About 24-30 cookies
- Equipment: Mixing bowls, baking sheets, wire racks
Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies Recipe:

Follow these easy steps to make a batch of delicious, spiced pumpkin crinkle cookies with a soft center and lightly crisped exterior.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Roll Dough: Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies crack and the edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy Your Cookies
These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, spiced, and sweet. With their crackled tops and sugar coating, they’re as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or as a cozy treat at home, these cookies capture the warmth of the season in every bite. Enjoy!
