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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
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Soft, chewy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies infused with warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfect for cozy seasonal treats, these cookies blend classic sugar cookie sweetness with rich pumpkin flavor, creating a comforting snack ideal for fall gatherings, holiday baking, or anytime you crave a festive treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, NOT pie filling)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugars

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients ahead of time. Soften the butter to room temperature and have your pumpkin puree ready to ensure smooth mixing and consistent dough texture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy and light in color to incorporate air for tender and soft cookies.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, then stir in the pumpkin puree. The mixture should look moist and creamy, creating a soft but workable dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leaveners and spices for balanced flavor and texture.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough and chill for at least one hour. This step makes handling easier and helps cookies maintain their shape while baking.
  7. Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheets, and gently flatten. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This lets them firm slightly while remaining chewy on the inside.

Notes

  • Use Real Pumpkin: Pure pumpkin puree gives better moisture and authentic flavor than canned pie filling.
  • Don’t Skip Chilling: Chilling the dough prevents spreading and improves texture.
  • Measure Flour Accurately: Spoon and level flour to avoid dense or dry cookies.
  • Softening Butter: Let butter soften naturally at room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • Spice Balance: Adjust cinnamon and cloves to taste but avoid overpowering the pumpkin flavor.

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