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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

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Soft, cake-like sugar cookies infused with warm pumpkin spice and topped with a sweet frosting. Perfect for fall celebrations and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Orange and brown food coloring

Instructions

  1. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
  8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. To make the frosting: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  12. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  13. If desired, divide the frosting and tint portions with orange and brown food coloring.
  14. Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them as desired.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, do not overbake.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
  • Chill the cut-out cookies for 10 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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