How to Make Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
It’s that time of year again – Pumpkin Spice time! I can already smell it in the air and taste it on my lips when I’m sipping my pumpkin spice latte, but that’s a whole other post. Don’t you love the fall flavors? The kids and I can’t get enough of them, so I knew I wanted to share our favorite Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with you. Talk about delicious; these cookies will keep everyone coming back for more. Yum!
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
Fall is officially here, which means one thing: pumpkin spice season! This year, why not skip the Pumpkin Spice Lattes and make some delicious pumpkin spice sugar cookies instead? Here, you will learn how to make the best pumpkin spice sugar cookies you’ve tasted. They are perfect for fall parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or just a cozy autumn day at home. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get baking!
Fall is the perfect time to embrace the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting, pumpkin cookies are a delightful treat that captures the season’s essence. Here is a scrumptious pumpkin cookie recipes that will have your kitchen smelling like autumn in no time!
Delicious Pumpkin Cookies
What you will need to make your Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies is in the picture below. However, I have it displayed in list form to print out toward the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees, so it’s ready to go. Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until they are well combined.
Mix in the yolk, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and food color.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Use a fork, press down on the dough balls, and sprinkle them with sugar.
The Best Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies You’ll Ever Taste
Bake for 10-12 minutes; remove these delicious pumpkin cookies from the oven and cool.
To make the drizzle: Combine about 1 cup of powdered sugar, a tablespoon pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of water. Drizzle over the cookies.
You can also make the drizzle without the pumpkin if you want. Delicious! Everyone loves this pumpkin spice sugar cookie recipe.
These cookies are a great fall treat. They’re perfect for serving to your family with apple cider, or you can take them to a friend’s house for a wonderful random act of kindness surprise.
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 ½ cups Flour
- ½ Tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp. Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ Tsp. Salt
- 1 ½ cups Sugar
- 2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 4-5 drops Orange Food Color
- 1 ¾ Sticks Butter, room temp
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until well combined.
3. Mix the yolk, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and food color.
4. combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
6. Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
7. Use a fork and press down on the dough balls, and sprinkle with sugar.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes; remove from oven and cool.
9. Optional step: To make the drizzle, Combine about 1 cup of powdered sugar, a tablespoon of pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of water. Drizzle over cookies. You can also make the drizzle without the pumpkin if you want.
Enjoy these delicious fall cookies!
Pumpkin Recipes
We love using a simple pumpkin cookie cutter sometimes, too, but you can use any shape you like. After a few minutes in the oven, your cookies will be ready to enjoy!
We hope you enjoy this recipe for pumpkin spice sugar cookies. If you try it at home, take a photo and tag us on Instagram @naturalbeachliving. We can’t wait to see your creations! Happy baking!
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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 2 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 4 drops Orange Food Color
- 1 3/4 sticks Sticks Butter, room temp
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until well combined.
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Mix in the yolk, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and food color.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
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Using a cookie scoop, drop balls of dough 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
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Use a fork and press down on the dough balls and sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake 10-12 minutes, remove from oven and cool.
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Optional step: To make drizzle: Combine about 1 cup of powdered sugar, a tablespoon pumpkin puree, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of water. Drizzle over cookies. You can also make the drizzle without the pumpkin if you want.