Description
These Soft Batch Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, offering a cozy blend of pumpkin and warming spices in a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, each bite delivers a taste of autumn that’s sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls and roll them in the additional granulated sugar.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugars and spices that can alter the flavor and texture of the cookies.
- Dough Texture: If the dough seems too sticky to handle, a short chill time (about 20 minutes) in the refrigerator will make it easier to roll into balls.
- Spice Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference. If you’re a big fan of pumpkin spice, add a touch more cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavors.
- Storage: These cookies stay soft and flavorful when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need to store them longer, they can be frozen for up to three months. To thaw, simply let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
- Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookies towards the end of the baking time. Removing them when the centers are still slightly soft will result in a chewy texture as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 140 kcal