Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies, the quintessential treat for autumn. These cookies are soft and chewy, infused with warm spices that evoke cozy fall memories. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet afternoon snack, they pair wonderfully with your favorite warm beverages like coffee, tea, or hot cider. This easy-to-follow recipe requires minimal ingredients and preparation time, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized amounts of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg