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Soft Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

Delight in the warm flavors of fall with these soft, pillowy pumpkin-spice cookies, coated in cinnamon-sugar for the perfect blend of sweetness and spice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree Ensure it’s pure and not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice If you can’t find it, opt for a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and pumpkin puree. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  3. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
  6. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches between each cookie.
Coating and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of sugar with the ground cinnamon. Roll each cookie dough ball in this mixture before placing them back on the baking sheet.
  2. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.
  3. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a Halal-friendly approach, substitute vegetable oil or vegan butter for unsalted butter. Avoid overbaking; underbaking slightly enhances the soft texture. Chill dough if it feels too sticky before scooping.