Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these delicious pumpkin sugar cookies! Perfectly chewy and bursting with rich pumpkin flavor, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between soft and satisfying—making them a favorite among friends and family. With a delightful blend of warm spices, each cookie encapsulates the essence of autumn, making them perfect for cozy nights, Halloween parties, or festive gatherings. Easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal staple in your kitchen. Bake a batch today and savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare pumpkin puree: Drain excess moisture from the pumpkin using paper towels.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars: Beat butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin: Incorporate the prepared pumpkin puree into the mixture.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually combine both mixtures until just combined.
- Form dough balls: Use a cookie scoop to shape dough into balls; refrigerate again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll in sugar: Coat each ball in sugar before placing them on baking sheets.
- Bake: Cook for 15-19 minutes until edges are golden; cool on racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg