Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth cookie dough forms.
6. In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling the cookies.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy these delicious pumpkin spice sugar cookies!