Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of autumn with these chewy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and perfectly spiced, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between soft and chewy, making it a crowd-pleaser at any fall gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Prepare pumpkin puree by squeezing excess moisture out using paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, spices, salt).
- In another bowl, beat together butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Form balls of dough and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and roll dough balls in sugar before placing them on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 15-19 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Ensure accurate measurements for best results; use the spoon-and-level method for flour.