Pumpkin Sugar Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Irresistible
Soft, chewy pumpkin sugar cookies rolled in sugar for a cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Mix in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- 5. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- 6. Scoop dough, roll into balls, coat in sugar.
- 7. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- 8. Cool slightly on baking sheet before transferring to rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, roll dough balls in pumpkin spice sugar instead of plain sugar.
Store in airtight container up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.