Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, blending the comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg into soft, chewy bites. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies evoke the warmth of fall and pair beautifully with your favorite hot beverage. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply indulging in a sweet snack, these delightful cookies will bring joy to every gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree and egg; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg