Description
Warm autumn afternoons come alive with chewy pumpkin sugar cookies that blend seasonal spices and sweet comfort. Delicate edges and pillowy centers invite cookie lovers to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible seasonal treat you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Leavening and Binding:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your cookie preparation.
- Cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, ensuring a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending thoroughly to create a uniform wet ingredient foundation.
- Gently fold in the pumpkin puree, stirring until completely integrated and producing a vibrant orange-hued batter.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain and spices are evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough, rolling each into a smooth ball and placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges that turn slightly golden and centers that appear set but remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with additional cinnamon or powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintain a chewy, dense texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin puree for the most vibrant flavor and optimal moisture in the cookies.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like gluten-free blends or whole wheat for dietary adaptations without compromising taste.
- Adjust spice levels to personal preference, adding more or less cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to customize the cookie’s warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg