Pumpkin Sugar Cookies – Soft & Easy Fall Cookie Recipe

Introduction

These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are soft, tender, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor and warm fall spices. The combination of buttery dough, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon creates a delicious autumn treat with a light sugar coating.

They’re easy to make and perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Similar pumpkin sugar cookie recipes use pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, and warm spices for a soft, flavorful cookie.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger, optional
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, optional
• ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugars:
   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the wet ingredients:
   Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Mix the dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, ginger, and cloves.
5. Make the dough:
   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Mix just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Shape the cookies:
   Scoop the dough into small portions and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar.
7. Bake:
   Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
8. Cool:
   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of fall. They’re buttery, soft, lightly crisp from the sugar coating, and filled with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Make a batch for your next fall gathering—or keep them all for yourself!