Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Spice Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
6. Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into balls.
7. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these pumpkin spice soft sugar cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa!

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