Description
Pumpkin spice sugar cookies bring autumn’s warmth to classic cookie comfort. Sweet, spicy notes dance across buttery rounds, inviting seasonal delight for cookie enthusiasts craving fall’s magical embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Baking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) sugar
Spices and Extras:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure a uniform consistency.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice – whisking to distribute spices evenly.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently shape the dough into uniform balls, spacing them adequately on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the edges to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief moment to set their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to develop their final texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even creaming to achieve the perfect cookie texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin pie spice for a more vibrant and aromatic flavor profile that elevates the entire cookie.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Slightly underbake cookies for a softer, chewier result, as they continue to set while cooling on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg