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Pumpkin Rollout Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest optional
  • ½ cup pumpkin
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (add additional ¼ cup flour for high altitude)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Set out cookie sheet(s).
  • In a large mixing bowl (I used my KitchenAid), combine cup ¾ butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 T orange zest (if using). Beat on med-high until fluffy.
  • Add the pumpkin, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat well until combined.
  • Add 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp cloves, and mix until combined. Tailor the spices to your own taste. I think I was pretty generous with my 1 tsp cinnamon, and the other spices as well.
  • Gradually add in 1 tsp baking powder and 2 3/4- 3 cup flour until you have a soft dough.
  • Wrap the dough in wax paper and refrigerate it for 1 hour to overnight.
  • When ready to finish the cookies- Divide the dough (I divided mine into ⅓'s due to my small working space), and roll it to ⅛ inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake in 375° F oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Allow to cool 1-2 minutes, and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Decorate with your favorite frosting, sprinkles, candies, etc.
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