Description
Pumpkin Spice Cutouts are delightful autumn cookies that combine the rich flavors of pumpkin and traditional fall spices. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and optional festive sprinkles, these cookies are perfect for fall gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 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 Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange and black sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use pumpkin-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies. Decorate with orange and black sprinkles if desired.
- Let the glaze set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
- Make sure the dough is well-chilled before rolling to prevent excessive spreading.
- If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- For a fun twist, try using different cookie cutter shapes or adding colored sugars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg