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Let me tell you about my go-to treat once the leaves start changing—Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. These cozy little bites mash together the soft chewiness of a classic favorite, but with a blast of those fall pumpkin spice vibes. They're loaded with autumn flavor and always come out pillow-soft. They hit the spot after dinner or at a Halloween hangout. They just never let me down.
Dreamy Autumn Touch
What sets these apart? The pumpkin keeps every bite tender and moist and those warm spices take coziness up a notch. You can snack on 'em plain, shake on some powdered sugar, or spread on some tangy frosting. They're easy as can be but absolutely scream fall.
What You’ll Grab
- The Dry Ones: All-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, maybe ginger, maybe cloves, and a bit of extra sugar for rolling
- The Good Stuff: Soft butter, white and brown sugar, pumpkin puree, one egg, splash of vanilla
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Jump Into Baking
- Bake Till Edges Set:
- Pop 'em in the oven. Bake until you see light golden brown at the edges, then let them cool.
- Drizzle on Dry Stuff:
- Whisk flour and cozy spices. Gently fold into your buttery mix until it all comes together.
- Shape and Roll:
- Make balls out of the dough. Roll in sugar and drop onto your sheet pan.
- Mix up the Base:
- Beat together both sugars and softened butter. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla. Stir till smooth and creamy.
My Cozy Tricks
Only go for pure pumpkin here, never pie mix. Mess around with those spices until you nail your favorite combo. Rolling in sugar is a must—it turns the outside just a bit crunchy and the inside stays so soft.
Make Them Last
They'll be soft and tasty in a sealed box for about 5 days. Want to keep some for next time? Freeze baked cookies or dough balls up to 3 months and thaw when you want. Grab some hot coffee or cocoa to really make it special.
Fast Facts
- You can totally swap in pumpkin pie spice
- Spoon on some cream cheese frosting for the win
- Chill dough so the cookies keep their shape
- Switch to 1-1 gluten free flour if you need it
Total Autumn Bliss
Biting into these is like getting a hug from fall. You can coat them in sugar, frost them, or just eat them plain—they always feel extra special. Grab those measuring cups, crank up the oven, and let's whip up some fall fun!
Common Questions
- → What makes pure pumpkin puree best?
Puree's just pumpkin, no extras. Pie filling throws off the flavor 'cause it already has sugar and spices in it.
- → Is it okay to tweak the spices?
For sure. Add more cinnamon or toss in extra ginger and cloves if you like it bolder.
- → What's the best way to keep them fresh?
Store sealed tight for about 5 days at room temp, or stash in the freezer for three months.
- → Can I freeze unbaked dough?
Yep, shape the dough into balls, freeze 'em solid, then keep in a freezer-safe bag.
- → What's rolling in sugar do?
Gives a crisp, sweet outside but leaves the middle nice and soft.