Description
These delightful Pumpkin Spice Cutouts are perfect for fall, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and pumpkin in a soft, cookie form. Ideal for sharing, these cookies can be decorated with icing for an extra festive touch.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing (optional):
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or other decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should be soft but not sticky. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
- Chill the Dough:
- Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten them into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll out.
- Roll Out and Cut the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate the Cookies (optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add food coloring to the icing.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a small spoon to decorate them with the icing. Add sprinkles or other decorations as desired.
- Serve:
- Let the icing set completely before serving. Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Cutouts, perfect for sharing or indulging in the flavors of fall!
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For the best flavor, ensure your spices are fresh and your pumpkin puree is high quality.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough helps maintain the shape of the cookies while baking.
- Adjust Thickness: The thickness of your rolled-out dough will affect the baking time, so adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg