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As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, there's a magical ingredient that captures the essence of autumn: pumpkin spice. This delightful blend of warming spices—including cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger—creates a cozy and inviting aroma, perfect for the cooler months. Among the many delicious treats that feature this seasonal favorite, pumpkin spice sugar cookies stand out as a sweet indulgence that brings warmth and joy to any gathering.

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe for Fall Festivities

These Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies are soft, flavorful treats perfect for fall. They combine the warm spices of pumpkin pie with a sweet, buttery cookie base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Fold in the pumpkin puree until evenly incorporated.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Drop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Keyword baking, cookies, dessert, fall, pumpkin, spice