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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Delightful fall-themed cookies with a hint of pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar for dough and rolling
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 100% pure

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg yolk, vanilla, and pumpkin.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients, then chill dough for 20 minutes.
  4. Shape into 1-inch balls, coat in sugar, and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

Refrigerate dough for best results and enjoy fresh.