Description
Seasonal magic comes alive in these delightful Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with creamy icing, blending autumn’s warmth with sweet nostalgia. Crisp edges, tender centers, and rich pumpkin flavor invite you to savor fall’s most charming dessert bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Create a creamy base by whipping softened butter and granulated sugar until they become light and airy.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate container, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Merge the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Portion rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, gently flattening each with the back of a spoon.
- Slide the cookies into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges.
- Remove cookies from oven and let them rest on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft a smooth icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until glossy and uniform.
- Optional: Add food coloring to customize the icing’s appearance.
- Once cookies have cooled entirely, spread a delicate layer of icing across the surface of each cookie.
- Serve and savor these spiced pumpkin treats alongside your favorite warm beverage.
Notes
- Perfectly cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a soft, tender cookie texture.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to maintain the authentic pumpkin flavor and prevent excess moisture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create a more defined cookie shape.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference, adding extra cinnamon or nutmeg for a more intense fall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg