Pumpkin Cookies

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt.

Step 3

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg, the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until blended.

Step 4

Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat just until combined.

Step 5

Scoop the batter into 2-tablespoon scoops, at least 1 inch apart, onto the prepared sheets. Sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake one sheet at time until the cookies are puffed, set and spring back when gently pressed in the center, about 12 minutes. Repeat with the second sheet.

Step 6

Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.