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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Cozy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, soft and buttery treats infused with autumn spices perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree use pure pumpkin puree for optimal moisture and sweetness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar substitute brown sugar for a deeper flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter ensure it's softened
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap in gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg fresh is best if available
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
  1. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Blend in pumpkin puree and egg until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until flour is incorporated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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