Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with our Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe. These cookies are perfectly chewy and bursting with pumpkin flavor, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings or just a cozy night in. Enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they offer a delightful taste that captures the essence of autumn. Easy to make and enjoyable for bakers of all levels, these cookies are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whether paired with a warm beverage or featured on a dessert table, these cookies promise comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
- 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 refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Prepare pumpkin puree by removing excess moisture using paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then blend in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Shape dough into balls and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll each ball in sugar before placing on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-19 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an extra twist, try adding chocolate chips or nuts to the dough before shaping it into balls. If you need a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.