Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Chewy, soft sugar cookies with pumpkin spice flavor, perfect for autumn and easy to decorate with spiced icing.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons pumpkin spice extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Beat in the egg, pumpkin spice extract, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the mixture is homogeneous.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time, up to a total of 3 cups flour, until manageable.
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Flatten the dough slightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, or chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours for optimal handling.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Dust your work surface and rolling pin lightly with powdered sugar. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes. Arrange cut dough on prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
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Bake small (2-inch) cookies for about 6 minutes, or until edges are set and surfaces are no longer shiny. Larger cookies may require 8 to 12 minutes; monitor for light golden edges.
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Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removal from oven. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the dough before shaping makes it easier to handle and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
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Adjust baking times based on cookie size for optimal texture.
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Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor richness alongside pumpkin spice extract.
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Chopped nuts or chocolate chips can be gently folded into the dough for additional texture and variation.