Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delectable Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies. The warm spices combined with the sweetness of sugar make for the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa on a crisp autumn day.
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
– Serving Size: 1 cookie
– Calories: 120
– Total Fat: 5g
– Saturated Fat: 3g
– Cholesterol: 20mg
– Sodium: 85mg
– Total Carbohydrates: 18g
– Dietary Fiber: 1g
– Sugars: 9g
– Protein: 2g
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