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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies! Perfectly chewy and bursting with pumpkin goodness, this recipe combines warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to create a treat that’s ideal for gatherings or a comforting night in. Easy to make, even for novice bakers, these cookies offer versatility—you can enjoy them as a sweet snack or pair them with your morning coffee. Customize your cookies by adding chocolate chips or nuts for an extra touch. Get ready to impress friends and family with what they’ll surely call the best pumpkin cookies ever!

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

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
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Prepare pumpkin puree by removing excess moisture using paper towels.
  3. Combine flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl; set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy; add pumpkin puree.
  5. Mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Form dough balls and refrigerate again briefly before baking.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F and roll dough balls in sugar.
  8. Bake for 15-19 minutes until edges are golden; cool on a rack.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend. Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chips or nuts of your choice.