Description
These adorable and delicious Pumpkin Face Sugar Cookies are perfect for fall! Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and made with pumpkin puree for extra flavor and moisture, these cookies are the ideal festive treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Shape them into fun pumpkin faces for a charming seasonal touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into pumpkin face shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
- Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, use orange icing or candy to decorate the cookies with pumpkin faces after baking.
- These cookies are soft and tender, so be careful not to overbake them. Remove them from the oven as soon as the edges turn golden.
- You can also add chocolate chips to the dough for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes