Today I’m joining in a new monthly group: Fill the Cookie Jar!
Because who doesn’t love cookies?
I got a jump on my Thanksgiving cookies this year (while also
making a few Halloween Cookies!) I’m sharing
the yummy cookie recipe here, but be sure to check out my other blog, Amy’s Confectionery
Adventures for my Day of the Dead Cookies and my Thanksgiving cookies!
Because I’m obsessed with pumpkin everything this year, I
decided to jazz up my sugar cookies with some pumpkin spice (no actual pumpkin
in this one, just the spices!)
These cookies are absolute perfection – they’re soft, chewy,
and hold up well to decorating (because duh, the original recipe comes from Georganne,
the brains behind Lila Loa), and the dash of pumpkin spices make them perfect
for fall.
I’m trying my hand at freezing decorated cookies for the
first time (since Thanksgiving is still weeks away!) Wish me luck!
Pumpkin Spice
Sugar Cookies
Adapted from The Cookie Companion by Georganne Bell
1 cup butter slightly softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp baking powder
4 ½ cups flour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with
silicone mats (if desired).
Cream together the butter and the sugars in a stand mixer
fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the
eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add
the salt, baking powder, and spices, mix.
Slow add in the flour.
Dust a rolling mat liberally with flour. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness (mine
are usually a bit thinner) and cut into desired shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 7-11 minutes
or until set.
Cool before frosting.
Don't miss these great cookie recipes from other bloggers!
I wonder how many cooking clubs we can join? We are going to be posting 2 or 3 times a day at this rate LOL. Your cookies sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, a dash of pumpkin spice makes everything even better in my book. Surprising my family with these the weekend before Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThey sound delicious! I love the festive leaf shapes..so great for the fall.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to add a little flavor to a plain sugar cookie!
ReplyDeleteThese are just perfect for fall - love the cookie cutters too!! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy, these looks delicious and I love that you can put any kind of decorations on them. My grandchildren love to decorate cookies. Adding this to their "I want to make list" of things to do. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, I love the warm spices in this sugar cookie. The Cut-Out cookies are so very festive for Fall!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I love that you jazzed up a sugar cookie and made it perfect for fall! Making these asap for sure!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us on FTCJ. These sound delicious with all of the lovely spices.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to add autumn to cookies!
ReplyDeleteI love the shapes and simple decor!
ReplyDeleteI love when a sugar cookie cuts out and still keeps its perfect crisp shape when it bakes. Yours look amazing and I love the addition of pumpkin spice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cookie recipe. I love a sweet and spicy cookie (or anything else for that matter) I am so glad you are a part of the Film The Cookie Jar group! See you next month.
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