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Pumpkin Spice Butter Cookies

Soft, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin spice butter cookies perfect for fall and holiday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, vanilla, and pumpkin puree, mix well.
  4. Whisk dry ingredients and gradually combine with wet mixture.
  5. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges lightly golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Optional: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.