Get ready to experience a flavor explosion that combines the warm, comforting spices of chai with the rich, autumnal essence of pumpkin in these absolutely divine cookies! Imagine biting into a soft, pillowy cookie infused with aromatic spices and topped with a decadent chocolate kiss - it's like a holiday celebration in every single bite. Whether you're looking to impress your family, wow your friends, or simply treat yourself to a moment of pure culinary bliss, these Chai Pumpkin Kiss Cookies are about to become your new seasonal obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup chocolate kisses, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to create the dry ingredient blend.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled and the chocolate kisses have set, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies.
- Press the chocolate kisses into the cookies immediately after baking while they're still warm to help them stick perfectly.
- Use fresh spices for the most vibrant chai flavor profile.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing to prevent condensation.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting your spices lightly before adding them to the mix.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and soft texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
