Pumpkin Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (be sure it’s thick and not too watery)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium bowl.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and blend until smooth.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined into a dough.
5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to make it easier to roll out.
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to make your desired shapes.
8. Transfer the cut-out cookies to the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on a wire rack before decorating or enjoying as is.
Decorating:
You can frost these cookies with a simple sugar glaze or royal icing to bring your pumpkin-shaped cut-outs to life!
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