Description
Delight in these soft and spiced Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you’re craving a cozy, flavorful treat. These cookies combine classic sugar cookie sweetness with warm pumpkin pie spices and real pumpkin puree for added moisture and autumn flair.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Wet Ingredients
- 14 Tablespoons (198 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cups (150 g) granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
- ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (125 g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Beat butter and sugars: Using an electric mixer or hand mixer, beat the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until everything is well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure an even mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Chill dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scoop dough: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion into a ball. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar for a sparkling coating. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers remain soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and egg yolk are at room temperature to achieve a smooth dough.
- Do not overmix the flour into the wet ingredients to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking and to enhance the flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
