Indulge in the warm and cozy flavors of fall with these pumpkin spice soft sugar cookies. These cookies are perfectly spiced with pumpkin pie spices and have a soft, chewy texture that will melt in your mouth. They are perfect for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night in by the fire.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these pumpkin spice soft sugar cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa!
