These Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies bring the cozy flavors of fall into each bite, blending pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice with a soft, sugar-cookie base. With just the right amount of sweetness and a gentle hint of spice, these cookies are perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday baking, or as a treat for yourself!
Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Spiced for Fall
With a tender texture and a hint of pumpkin and spice, these cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie. They’re easy to make and capture the warm flavors of the season, making them an ideal dessert or snack.
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Serving: About 24-30 cookies
- Equipment: Mixing bowls, baking sheets, wire racks
Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe:
Follow these steps to create a batch of delicious, spiced sugar cookies that celebrate the flavors of fall.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
- Shape and Flatten Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If desired, flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar for a sparkle finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy Your Cookies
These Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies are a delicious way to embrace the flavors of fall. Their soft texture and balanced sweetness make them perfect for cozy nights, fall gatherings, or as a treat to share with friends and family. Enjoy each warm, spiced bite of these seasonal favorites!
