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Chewy pumpkin sugar cookies with cracked golden tops, coated in sugar, resting on a cozy linen cloth for a rustic fall dessert look.

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies – Chewy, Spiced, and Easy to Bake

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  • Author: kai
  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 14 large cookies

Description

Soft, chewy, thick cookies loaded with pumpkin spice flavor—perfect for cozy autumn days.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree (blotted dry)

Instructions

  1. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  3. Add pumpkin puree and mix.
  4. Combine wet and dry until thick dough forms.
  5. Chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop, roll in sugar, and bake at 350°F for 15–19 minutes.
  7. Cool before serving.

Notes

Gluten-Free? Use King Arthur’s Measure for Measure flour. Want a variation? Add white chocolate chips or drizzle with maple glaze.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15–19 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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Find it online: https://kairecipes.com/pumpkin-sugar-cookies/