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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120
Delightful pumpkin sugar cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for fall.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1.5 cups sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.5 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree

Instructions 

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until combined.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Scrape down sides as needed.
  • Refrigerate dough for 20 minutes, then roll into balls, coat in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, cool on pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin