Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the perfect fall indulgence, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices into a soft, chewy treat. As they bake, your kitchen fills with the comforting aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, making these cookies impossible to resist. Ideal for sharing during holidays or savoring solo with a cup of coffee, this simple recipe requires minimal ingredients and will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree and egg until fully combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg