Description
Experience the delightful taste of fall with these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, these cookies have a perfectly chewy texture that’s not too cakey or dense. They make an ideal treat for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or anytime you crave something sweet. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, this Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to achieve a chewy texture.
- Prepare pumpkin puree by removing excess moisture using paper towels.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, spices, salt) in one bowl.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form dough balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F while dough chills.
- Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before placing them on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for approximately 15-19 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on sheets for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Add chocolate chips or nuts for additional flavor and texture variations.