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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

These soft and chewy pumpkin spice sugar cookies are perfect for fall baking. The recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious, festive treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie Cutters

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the pumpkin puree until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (recommended).
  8. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thickness. Cut out cookies using cookie cutters. Place onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.

Notes

For extra spice, add ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. You can also use different cookie cutters for variety. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.