Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tbsp (6g) pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (50g)
- ½ cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice in a medium bowl until no clumps remain.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on low speed just until the flour streaks disappear.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar to absorb excess surface moisture, then roll heavily in powdered sugar until coated in a white sphere.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.