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pumpkin sugar cookies, stacked, one has a bite out of it, orange napkin, burlap
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies have a soft and chewy texture with a crunchy sugar coating. It's an irresistible fall cookie that everyone will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling

For rolling:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or your stand mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy; 1-2 minutes.
  • Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until smooth; about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, just until combined.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Preheat 350 degree oven. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone or parchment paper.
  • Pour granulated sugar into a shallow dish.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball with your hands (dough will be slightly sticky), then roll in the sugar mixture. Repeat with all of the cookie dough. Arrange 1-2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and press down lightly with your palm.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are golden on top and lightly browned on the bottom.
  • Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can add a little pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon to the dough or to the sugar coating if you want that flavor. 
Store cookies in a plastic bag at room temperature for 4-5 days. Freeze in a freezer bag for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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