Description
These melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin sugar cookies are soft, spiced, and rolled in sugar—perfect for fall baking and cozy cookie cravings!
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
Scoop dough by tablespoon, roll into balls, then roll each in sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Slightly underbake for an extra soft texture.
Fresh pumpkin puree gives the best flavor and moisture.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze dough balls for make-ahead holiday baking—just roll in sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
