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A tray of soft gluten-free pumpkin cookies with warm spices and a cake-like texture.
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Soft Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten -free all-purpose flour blend (containing xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree and baking soda; stir well and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the chemical aeration process to occur.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar using a stand mixer or hand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
  • Fold the pumpkin and baking soda mixture into the wet ingredients.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a consistent dough forms.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced approximately 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops feel slightly springy to the touch.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to stabilize the structure before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.