Description
Classic sugar cookies get a cozy fall twist in these soft, chewy pumpkin sugar cookies. Flavored with warm spices and topped with a touch of cinnamon sugar, they’re simple to make and perfect for any autumn afternoon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the butter, pumpkin, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in batches, mixing gently until combined.
4. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Scoop dough by the tablespoon onto sheets, about 2 inches apart.
6. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar if using.
7. Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, until just golden around the edges.
8. Cool on wire racks and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These cookies freeze well, either baked or as dough.
- For variation, add white chocolate chips or drizzle with maple glaze.
- Best eaten within 2–3 days of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 25.18g
- Sodium: 90.34mg
- Fat: 4.51g
- Saturated Fat: 2.64g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37.45g
- Fiber: 0.47g
- Protein: 2.33g
- Cholesterol: 27.87mg
Keywords: pumpkin sugar cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin spice cookies