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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
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Soft, spiced Pumpkin Sugar Cookies combine classic sugar cookie sweetness with warm pumpkin and autumn spices, creating tender, chewy treats perfect for fall gatherings, decorating, and cozy moments with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan)
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed/chia egg for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Colored sugar or festive sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—and whisk them together to ensure an even spice distribution for perfectly flavored cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which builds a tender texture and buttery flavor.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined, forming a moist cookie dough base.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, creating a soft dough that is easy to shape but not overworked.
  5. Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls, place on a lined baking sheet, optionally sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to firm up while staying tender inside.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and smoother dough texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Spoon and level flour measurement to avoid dense cookies.
  • Chilling the dough before baking is optional but helps flavors meld and makes shaping neater.
  • Watch baking time carefully; remove when edges are set to maintain chewy centers.

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Keywords: pumpkin cookies, sugar cookies, fall cookies, spiced cookies, soft cookies, autumn treats, gluten-free pumpkin cookies, vegan pumpkin cookies

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