Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are a cozy fall treat that blends tender and chewy textures with warm pumpkin flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix again.
- Combine the flour and any desired spices in another bowl, then gradually mix this into your pumpkin mixture.
- Form tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are light golden.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flaxseed mixture and use plant-based butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, fall dessert, holiday baking