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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Delightful pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies perfect for fall festivities, decorated with vibrant royal icing.

Ingredients

for the sugar cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional) (recommended)
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

for the royal icing:

  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons meringue powder
  • 5-6 tablespoons warm water (more as needed)
  • gel food coloring

Instructions 

  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in egg and extracts until incorporated.
  • Whisk dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients to form dough.
  • Chill dough for at least 1 hour, then roll out and cut shapes.
  • Bake cookies at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
  • Prepare icing, color, and decorate cookies.

Notes

Allow decorated cookies to dry completely before serving.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin