A little pumpkin puree can transform classic sugar cookies into something soft, warmly spiced, and ready for fall celebrations. This lineup includes buttery cutouts, chewy pumpkin spice cookies, maple-glazed treats, and festive pumpkin shapes that are fun to decorate. Vegan and gluten-free variations make it easy to find a recipe that suits your table.
Cozy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
For a bite of fall in every cookie, whip up a batch of these pumpkin sugar treats. A creamy mixture of butter and sugar combines with pumpkin puree and a touch of cinnamon to make a delicious dough, which is chilled until firm. Roll out the dough, cut it into fun shapes, and bake until the edges are lightly golden. These cookies are an ideal sweet treat for pumpkin fans!
Festive Pumpkin Patch Treats
Give your fall baking a festive feel with these colorful cookies. Beat the fluffy butter and sugar with a little vanilla, then stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to make a dough. Add bright orange and green food coloring for a pumpkin-inspired look. After the dough chills, shape it into cute pumpkin logs, slice, and bake until golden brown. They’re a tasty, colorful treat to serve at any autumn gathering!
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These vegan cookies make an ideal fall treat! Cream the vegan butter with the cane sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla, then incorporate the pumpkin puree to form a rich, flavorful dough. Once it has chilled, roll the dough into balls, flatten them, and bake until golden. Spread on frosting made with vegan butter, powdered sugar, and a little pumpkin butter, then finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. They’re a delicious and festive choice for any autumn celebration!
Fall Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These cookies capture the comforting flavors of fall! Begin by whisking together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Cream the butter with the sugar, then add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir everything into a dough, chill it, and bake until golden. Finish each cookie with sweet pumpkin-spiced icing and a sprinkle of white sparkling sugar. They make a wonderful autumn treat!
Brown Butter and Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cookies have a rich, nutty flavor. Brown the butter first to give them extra depth, then stir in the sugars, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Add the flour, pumpkin spice, and leavening agents, mixing until a thick, fragrant dough forms. After chilling the dough, roll it in sugar and bake until the edges are lightly browned. They’re a wonderful way to enjoy fall’s cozy, warm flavors!
Spiced Pumpkin Cutout Cookies
These Spiced Pumpkin Cutout Cookies capture the flavors of fall in a buttery dough enriched with pumpkin puree and warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Chill the dough, roll it out, and cut it into festive pumpkin shapes before baking until the edges are golden. A smooth, colorful royal icing made with egg whites and confectioners sugar adds the finishing touch to this fun treat, which is as enjoyable to decorate as it is to eat!
Soft Cookies with Pumpkin Spice
These Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies bring a cozy taste of fall to the table. Make a creamy base by blending the butter, sugar, vanilla, egg, and pumpkin puree, then work in the spiced flour mixture and chill the dough. Scoop portions onto baking sheets, dust them lightly with sugar, and bake until golden. They’re an inviting, comforting treat for a crisp autumn day!
Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies and Brown Butter Frosting
These Maple Pumpkin Butter Cookies combine autumn flavors with a rich Brown Butter Frosting. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, then incorporate the maple syrup, pumpkin butter, and egg to make the dough. Roll it out, cut festive shapes, and bake until golden. Once cooled, top the cookies with brown butter frosting, melted chocolate, and cinnamon sugar. They’re perfect for a fall gathering, adding warmth and sweetness to every bite!
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Spice Cookies
These Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies make a delightful fall treat! Whisk the softened butter, sugar, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla into a smooth mixture. In another step, add the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt, stirring until the ingredients come together as dough. Coat the dough in sugar, then bake the cookies until golden. Finish each one with rich cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a cozy bite!
Pumpkin Cookies with a Sugar Coating
These Pumpkin Sugar-Coated Delight Cookies offer comforting fall flavor in every bite. Beat the butter and sugars together, then add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla to create a rich, aromatic mixture. Fold in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda to complete the dough. Give each cookie a coating of sugar and bake until golden brown. They’re just right for a warm treat on a crisp autumn day!
Cinnamon Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies make a wonderful fall treat. To prepare the creamy dough, beat the smooth butter and granulated sugar together, then work in the blotted pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Add the fragrant mixture of flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Roll and chill the dough, cut out shapes, and bake them until golden. The finished cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for celebrating the season.
Pumpkin-Spiced Cookies
These delightful Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Sugar Cookies are a festive way to celebrate fall. Begin by beating the butter with the sugar, then incorporate the pumpkin purée and vanilla. Fold in the spiced flour mixture, roll the dough flat, and cut out festive shapes. Chill them before baking until golden and crisp. When the cookies have cooled, dip them in royal icing, scatter over sanding sugar, and add colorful designs. They bring a festive touch to autumn celebrations.
Whole-Wheat Cookies with Pumpkin Spice
These Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies bring autumn flavor to the table. First whisk the whole-wheat and all-purpose flours with the pumpkin pie spice and baking powder. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Stir the two mixtures together into a dough, chill it, and roll it out before cutting festive shapes. Bake until golden, then finish with spiced royal icing if desired. They are perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
Maple-Glazed Gluten-Free Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Sugar Cookies capture the cozy taste of fall and are finished with a delightful Maple Glaze. Beat the butter and sugar together, then add the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Work in the spiced gluten-free flour blend and refrigerate the sticky dough. Portion it out, coat each piece in sugar, and bake until golden. After cooling, drizzle on the sweet maple glaze for a delicious autumn treat that is gluten-free.
Pumpkin-Flavored Sugar Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Icing
Bring these delightful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies to your next autumn gathering! Beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then work in the egg and extracts to make a rich, flavorful dough. Add the spiced flour, roll the dough out, and cut it into fun shapes. Bake until golden to keep the cookies soft and tender. Once cool enough to handle, top them with sweet, spiced icing made from powdered sugar, warm water, corn syrup, and a touch of pumpkin spice extract. They are perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat at home!
Chewy Cookies with Pumpkin Spice
For a delightful autumn treat, prepare these soft and chewy Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies. Begin by beating the butter with the sugar until fluffy, then add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt just until the mixture comes together. Chill the dough, coat it in cinnamon sugar, gently press it, and bake until golden. Enjoy them with a warm beverage on a crisp fall day.
Vegan Sugar Cookies with Pumpkin Spice
Treat yourself to these tasty Vegan Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies! In a bowl, cream the dairy-free butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice, followed by the baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour until a dough forms. Roll it out, cut out fun shapes, and bake until golden. For a special variation, sandwich the cookies with soft buttercream. They are perfect for enjoying the cozy flavors of fall!
Cardamom-Glazed Spiced Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
For an autumn-ready treat, make these Spiced Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. Beat the softened butter, oil, pumpkin puree, sugars, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Add the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg in stages, mixing until combined. Portion the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press each mound flat with a glass. Bake until golden, then spread the warm cookies with a spiced glaze of powdered sugar, water, pumpkin pie spice, and cardamom. Leave them undisturbed until the glaze sets!
Chewy Cookies with Pumpkin Spice
Enjoy these chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies as a cozy autumn treat! Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in one bowl. Elsewhere, cream the butter with both sugars, then stir in the pumpkin puree. Work the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms. Shape it into balls, chill them, and coat them in sugar before baking. Once the edges turn golden, let the cookies cool and enjoy their warm, spiced flavor!
Pumpkin Cookies with Spiced Glaze
Savor the taste of fall in these Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies, finished with a luscious Pumpkin Spice Glaze! Beat together the softened butter, oil, pumpkin, sugars, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and cloves to make the dough. Form it into balls, dip a glass in sugar, and use it to flatten each one before baking until lightly golden. Drizzle the warm cookies with a sweet glaze prepared from powdered sugar, milk, and pumpkin pie spice. These cookies make a cozy treat for the season!
Fluffy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with Maple Glaze
Beat the butter and pumpkin together until fluffy, then work in the granulated and brown sugars. Mix in the egg, followed by the flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. With floured hands, shape the sticky dough into balls and coat them in sugar. Bake until puffy and golden. After the cookies cool, drizzle them with maple glaze and finish with a sprinkle of turbinado sugar for extra sparkle. Enjoy the soft, spiced cookies with their sweet, syrupy topping!
Simple Pumpkin Cookies
These delightful spiced pumpkin sugar cookies make a perfect fall treat. First, whisk the flour with the pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Beat the room-temperature butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, then work in the pumpkin. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Add the spiced flour mixture little by little, blending only until the ingredients are just combined.
Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies, Made Healthier
These Healthy Pumpkin Spice Cut-Out Cookies make a guilt-free autumn treat. Start by whisking together whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, stir the melted butter with vanilla, stevia, pumpkin purée, and maple syrup. Bring the two mixtures together and refrigerate the dough for an hour. Roll it out, cut out shapes, and bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying them!
Simple Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These Easy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies capture the taste of fall. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale, then add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Set the oven to 350°F, form the dough into balls, and roll each one in sugar before pressing it gently. Bake for 15 minutes, then enjoy the soft, spiced treats!
Cream Cheese-Frosted Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These cozy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies come together with butter, oil, pumpkin, and sugar, followed by vanilla, egg, and yolk. Work in the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Coat the dough in sugar, arrange it on a baking sheet, and press it flat. Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.
