Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn with Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, a delightful blend of soft, chewy sugar cookies and warm pumpkin spice.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups 270g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp 3g baking soda
- ½ tsp 2g baking powder
- 1 tsp 2g pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp 2g salt
- 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- ½ cup 120g pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp 5ml vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp 2g ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, I whisk 2 ¼ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and ½ tsp salt. I set this aside for the base of Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, I beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients
- I mix in ½ cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
Combine Ingredients
- I gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms. I avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Shape and Coat
- Using a cookie scoop, I roll the dough into 1-inch balls. In a small bowl, I mix ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon, then roll each dough ball in the mixture to coat. I place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake and Cool
- I bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft but will firm up as they cool. I let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve
- I serve these cookies at room temperature, enjoying their warm, spiced flavor with a cozy drink.
Notes
- Use pumpkin puree: Be sure to use plain pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, as the latter contains added spices and sugar.
- Don’t overmix: Overmixing the dough can result in dense cookies. Mix the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough: If you prefer firmer cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help them maintain their shape.
- Customize the flavors: Add raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts to the dough for extra texture and flavor.