WOULD YOU EAT THESE DELIGHTFUL 🍪 Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies 🎃?

Savor the flavors of fall with every bite! Perfect for cozy evenings or festive family gatherings.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Sugar Coating:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the pumpkin puree.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
5. Mix the sugar coating ingredients in a small bowl.
6. Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the prepared sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 130 kcal per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Fat: 6 g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if the cookies spread too much.
- Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat for a fiber boost.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
- Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 12 minutes | Serving: 24 cookies

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