Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Cream the room temperature butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar, continuing to cream for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing in between and scraping the bowl as necessary.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture and combine on low speed until fully mixed.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop and roll the dough into 1 1/4" balls.
- Combine the 1/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, then roll each ball into the sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on a lined baking sheet, about 2" apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature before starting.
Allow cookies to cool completely for the best texture before serving.
Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg