Pumpkin Spice Cutouts Cookie Recipe
I love baking these delicious pumpkin spice cutouts during the holiday season! They're packed with warm spices and the wonderful taste of pumpkin pie. Perfect for sharing with family and friends. 🎃🍪
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: I usually have a couple ready for different ingredients.
- Rolling pin: Essential for getting the dough just right.
- Cookie cutters: I use these to create fun shapes.
- Baking sheets: It's important to have these for baking multiple batches.
- Parchment paper: Keeps cookies from sticking.
- Cooling rack: Helps cool the cookies evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour: This forms the base of the dough.
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix: Adds that classic fall flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder: Helps cookies rise a bit.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened: Makes the cookies rich and tasty.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar: Sweetens the dough just right.
- 1 large egg: Binds everything together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree: Gives that wonderful pumpkin taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: First, I set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, I whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: I beat butter and sugar until it's fluffy. Then, I add the egg and vanilla.
- Add Pumpkin: Next, I mix in the pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Combine: Slowly, I add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until it's a dough.
- Chill the Dough: I chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: I roll the dough on a floured surface and use cookie cutters for shapes.
- Bake: I lay cookies on a sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool: Finally, I let them cool on a rack.
Notes
Spice Levels: Adjust the spice if you like it milder or spicier. A little more or less won't hurt! 😉
Chilling the Dough: This makes it easier to cut into shapes.
Decoration Ideas: I love icing them with simple sugar glaze or sprinkles for a festive look.
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh. They'll last a week!
These cookies are sure to become a family favorite, just like they are in my kitchen! Enjoy baking! 🍪❤️