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Delicious pumpkin-spice sugar cookies on a rustic wooden table
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Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies infused with pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for fall baking.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Easy, Fall
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring or mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.
  • In a small bowl, mix the rolling sugar (1/4 cup) with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Scoop out dough by rounded tablespoons. Roll each ball lightly between your hands, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
  • Place the cookies 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges look set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake!
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened and avoid overbaking for soft cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg