Best 10 Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipes

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When it comes to fall baking, there's nothing quite like a warm, chewy pumpkin sugar cookie. These delectable treats are the perfect way to celebrate the season, and they're sure to be a hit with family and friends of all ages. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, pumpkin sugar cookies are a great recipe for beginner bakers or anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious homemade snack.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PUMPKIN SPICE SUGAR COOKIES



Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Wanna Make This?

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla. Beat until just combined.
  • Whisk together the flour, 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin spice mix, the baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Pour half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and beat on low speed until combined. Repeat with the remaining half of the dry ingredients until a thick dough comes together. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix in a small bowl.
  • Shape the cookie dough using a heaping tablespoon and roll between your palms to form a round ball. Repeat until all the dough is rolled into balls. Place the balls into the spiced sugar and toss until completely coated. Place onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Use your palms or the tines of a fork to press the cookies into thick disks.
  • Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

PUMPKIN SPICE SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



Pumpkin Spice Soft Sugar Cookies image

If a homemade pumpkin pie and a soft sugar cookie had little cookies of their own, well, let these speak for themselves. Add your favorite seasoned nuts if you wish. I happened to have had some caramelized sugar I had previously made and I crushed this up and added to the top of some of the cookies just before baking.

Provided by Big C

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
cooking spray
¼ cup white sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter and 2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Sift flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until flour is completely incorporated. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a shallow bowl.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Moisten the bottom of a glass with water and dip the glass in sugar. Gently flatten each drop of cookie dough with the bottom of the sugared glass.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until set, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

SUGAR-FREE PUMPKIN COOKIES



Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cookies image

These cookies are so good, and they taste a little bit like pumpkin pie. They have a cake-like texture, but they are moist. I make them for my mother-in-law, primarily, because she is diabetic, and she adores them. We live at high altitude (6,800-ish ft.), and they work fine. *Note*: Do not flatten them before putting them in the oven. They do not change shape (flatten) themselves, but I think that helps them keep their moisture when they're stored.

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 5 dozen, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups Splenda granular
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups pecans, chopped, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg in medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and Splenda in large mixing bowl.
  • Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until blended.
  • Gradually add flour mixture into pumpkin mixture at low speed until combined.
  • Stir in nuts, if using.
  • Drop using a cookie scoop or by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

PUMPKIN SUGAR COOKIES



Pumpkin Sugar Cookies image

A rolled sugar cookie with the taste of pumpkin.

Provided by MEREDITHRAE24

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
1 egg
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in egg until smooth. Mix pumpkin and vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture; add cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Stir flour into pumpkin-butter mixture just until dough is mixed. Refrigerate dough, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roll dough on a floured work surface and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Arrange cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING



Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting image

Light cookies that satisfy your pumpkin spice tastes!

Provided by AmyMTeets

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine white sugar, pumpkin, butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to pumpkin mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 95.6 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

PUMPKIN-SPICE SUGAR COOKIES



Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies image

I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual church bake sale.-Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
Cinnamon sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour and pie spice; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar., Bake until edges are light brown, 12-14 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Transfer wrapped disks to an airtight container; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator overnight or until soft enough to roll. Prepare and bake cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LIGHT PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH SPLENDA SUGAR BLEND BY KIM



Light Pumpkin Cookies With Splenda Sugar Blend by Kim image

It time for fall and holiday baking. Nothing makes the house smell better, feel warmer, and seem more inviting. This is a great recipe to use your canned , homegrown, or jack-o-lantern flesh. These turn out soft and delicious. For those of you that enjoy the flavor of nutmeg, you may add 1/8 tsp. to the recipe. This recipe certainly doesn't need it though. In fact, I prefer the cookies without it. Don't be afraid to try the Splenda Sugar Blend. It is significantly cheaper than Splenda alone and you can't even tell that you didn't use all that real sugar. No, seriously. If you don't believe me you can substitute the Splenda Sugar Blend with 1/2 cup of sugar. You're going to love these cookies. If you have kids, or a sweet tooth like myself, you could also toss in some chocolate chips. I haven't tried it yet, but I think it would taste great.

Provided by KRice

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup applesauce (Two 4-ounce individual applesauce cups work great!)
1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (this site made me write "for Baking"...I don't think the bag says that???)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, stir applesauce, Splenda Sugar Blend, and brown sugar.
  • Add in the pumpkin, egg whites, and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Stir flour mixture into the sugar mixture and blend well.
  • Scoop batter onto cooking sheet sprayed with Pam. Space cookies about 3 inches apart using a spoon.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Let the cookies cool and coat with your favorite icing, glaze, confectioners sugar, or leave them plain. They're just as tasty without any icing.
  • Enjoy!

SUGAR FREE PUMPKIN COOKIES



Sugar Free Pumpkin Cookies image

No sugar, no fat, great taste. I modified another recipe to make this one healthy while not sacrificing taste.

Provided by iswenson

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 100 cookies, 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups sugar-free applesauce
2 cups xylitol sugar substitute
2 cups canned pumpkin
2 eggs
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups xylitol sugar substitute
2 teaspoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cookies:
  • Cream first 4 ingredients together.
  • Sift dry ingredients together and add to the applesauce/pumpkin/egg/xylitol mixture.
  • Blend well.
  • Drop dough by spoon onto a pam sprayed cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Remove cookies from cookie sheet and place on a wire rack.
  • While still warm, drizzle with frosting.
  • Frosting:
  • Cook butter, milk, xylitol and molasses until xylitol is thoroughly disolved. Add vanilla extract.
  • Keep frosting warm while drizzling over the top of the warm cookies.
  • I find it easier to just very quickly dunk the top portion of the cookie in the frosting.

PUMPKIN SPICE ROLL-OUT SUGAR COOKIES. | LIFE'S A BATCH RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Pumpkin Spice Roll-out Sugar Cookies. | Life's a Batch Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by dedmund

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup turbinado sugar**
3/4 teaspoon, baking powder
3/4 teaspoon, salt
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**

Steps:

  • Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light & fluffy (about 3-4 minutes on medium speed). Add in the turbinado sugar, and cream for an extra minute or so. Add the baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Add the egg & milk; beat well. Add the flour, mixing until well-combined. The dough should be soft & not sticky. Turn out onto sheets of waxed paper & roll. Cut out shapes, and transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat liners. Freeze sheets for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 365°F. Remove cookies from freezer and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges begin to have a hint of brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Decorate with royal icing, if desired. These are FABULOUS plain, too! ** Substitutions: You can substitute regular granulated sugar for the turbinado sugar. You'll lose those little bits of "crunch," but the end result is just as tasty. Alternately, you can also use just the brown sugar, but you'll need to increase it to 1 1/4 cups total. You can use regular all-purpose flour with great results as well. It is not quite as dense as whole wheat flour, so make sure you change the amount to about 3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour instead.

~ VANISHING PUMPKIN COOKIES & BROWN SUGAR GLAZE ~



~ Vanishing Pumpkin Cookies & Brown Sugar Glaze ~ image

What a wonderful aroma that fills the house as these delicious cookies bake. The creamy caramel icing tops these gems off perfectly! My first batch vanished before I placed the second pan in the oven. Make some for your family, they'll be happy you did. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c crisco
1 c sugar - plus 2 tbsp
2 eggs
1 c pumpkin puree
2 c flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
21/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger powder
FROSTING
3 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp evaporated milk
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. In a large bowl, cream the sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in pumpkin. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt spices and baking powder. Beat the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly mixed. Stir in nuts.
  • 2. On a greased sheet-pan drop by teaspoonfuls or I use my smallest cookie scoop. Bake for 10 minutes, cool on rack.
  • 3. Frosting: In a med saucepan, cook the milk, sugar and butter until sugar and butter is melted.
  • 4. Remove from heat and cook at least until lukewarm. Whisk in vanilla and sugar until smooth.
  • 5. Frost cookies and enjoy. Cover leftovers in container.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor. You can make your own puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending the flesh until smooth, or you can use canned pumpkin puree.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature (350 degrees F) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • For a fun fall twist, try decorating the cookies with Halloween sprinkles or candy corn.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for fall. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet pumpkin flavor, and festive appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a seasonal treat, give pumpkin sugar cookies a try!

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