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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

These pumpkin sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for fall or any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the pumpkin puree and egg until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be enjoyed plain or decorated as desired. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.