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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies: Soft, Spiced, and Perfect for Fall Celebrations

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120
These delightful pumpkin sugar cookies are soft, spiced, and perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall.

Ingredients

Baking Essentials

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2.5 cups flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in pumpkin and vanilla.
  • Gradually add flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder.
  • Shape dough into balls and optionally roll in sugar.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin