Halloween Pumpkin Spice Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup plant-based butter, room temperature
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1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ For Finishing
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1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar for dusting
# Instructions:
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Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened plant-based butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, and salt until evenly distributed.
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Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until everything just comes together into a cohesive dough.
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Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. This step is crucial for proper texture and easier handling.
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Heat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Set up your workspace with parchment paper.
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Place half the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to create your desired shapes, then transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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If the cut cookies are too soft to handle, pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up before baking.
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Bake on the center rack for 6-8 minutes until the edges are just set. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
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Dust the cooled cookies with cinnamon sugar and enjoy your festive fall treats!
# Notes:
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Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
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You can freeze unused dough for later use - just thaw for 15 minutes before rolling out.
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If you don't have Halloween cookie cutters, you can use any shaped cutters or even cut into simple squares.