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Air Fryer Pumpkin Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these moist and flavorful pumpkin cookies baked effortlessly in the air fryer, perfect for a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (or mix-ins like chopped nuts or oats)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle, optional)
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream (for drizzle, optional)

Instructions 

  • Mix softened butter, sugars, egg, pumpkin, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Whisk dry ingredients and spices separately, then combine with wet mixture.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and form dough balls.
  • Preheat air fryer to 325°F (160°C). Line basket with parchment.
  • Place dough balls in basket, cook for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Cool cookies on wire rack. Optional: mix powdered sugar and milk for drizzle.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake; for crunchier, bake a bit longer.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin