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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe: Discover Soft, Icy Delights!

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe: Soft Fall Cutout Cookies with Icing
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A delightful recipe for soft pumpkin sugar cookies, perfect for fall, topped with a sweet icing.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely before icing.
  9. For the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
  • These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles for a festive touch.

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