09/25/2024
Yummy
Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies 🎃🍪
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For Rolling:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Roll the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Coat the Cookies: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Lightly sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Enjoy these Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite fall beverage.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time) | Servings: About 24 cookies
