Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2-4 Tablespoons Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Gel Food Coloring
- 3/4 Cup Butter
softened
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 Teaspoons Pumpkin Spice
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 5 cups All-Purpose Flour
Directions
- 1
Beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 2
Beat in the eggs.
- 3
Add the pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin spice, salt, and baking powder to the mixture.
- 4
Stir in the flour just until mixed.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 7
Roll out the dough until 1/8 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
- 8
Transfer the cookies to a cookie sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.
- 9
Let them rest on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before placing on a cooling rack.
- 10
Decorate as desired.
- 11
Mix together the powdered sugar and 1/4 cup milk.
- 12
Add in the vanilla and corn syrup and mix well. The outline icing should be the consistency of toothpaste.
- 13
To make the flood/fill icing, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time until and the flood/fill icing is the consistency of syrup.
- 14
Color your icing with your desired colors. Dust with powdered sugar.
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About this Recipe
Craving the cozy flavors of autumn in a beautifully decorated cookie? These Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies are your answer, delivering festive cheer and irresistible taste perfect for any Fall gathering, Halloween party, or Thanksgiving dessert spread.
What makes these cookies special is the delightful marriage of a classic rolled sugar cookie with subtle notes of real pumpkin puree and a generous blend of pumpkin spice. This recipe ensures a tender, chewy cookie that holds its shape for cutting, while the hint of pumpkin keeps it moist and deeply flavorful, moving beyond a typical plain sugar cookie.
When you bite into these cookies, you'll discover a perfectly balanced flavor profile: the comforting warmth of pumpkin spice mingling with the gentle sweetness of sugar and brown sugar. The texture is wonderfully soft and slightly chewy, characteristic of a well-made rolled sugar cookie. They're designed to be topped with a smooth, vanilla-infused powdered sugar glaze, ready for any festive decorating you desire. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to focus on the fun of cutting shapes and adding vibrant colors.
These Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies are wonderfully versatile. While the recipe delivers a perfect pumpkin spice balance, you can subtly adjust the amount of pumpkin spice to suit your preference for a bolder or more delicate flavor. For the glaze, experiment with different shades of gel food coloring to match your holiday theme, whether it's spooky oranges and blacks for Halloween or earthy tones for Thanksgiving. This offers a simple way to personalize your cookie creations.
Serve these delightful cookies as a charming centerpiece on your dessert table, a sweet treat alongside coffee or tea, or package them as thoughtful homemade gifts. Their festive appearance and comforting flavor make them ideal for sharing joy throughout the autumn season.