This is how to make easy pumpkin sugar cookies that are so cute at Thanksgiving or Halloween! Simple baking projects for kids.

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Right around September we start thinking of Halloween desserts….ok, sometimes much earlier in the year than that! We are all about simple here at The Typical Mom though, so let’s start with these pumpkin sugar cookies that are easy to make and the kids can help in the kitchen!

Pumpkin Decorated Cookies

Aren’t these just so cute, and EASY to do! We have made cute cupcakes for a variety of holidays using this and that, the key is that it stays simple and the result is cute, but of course. ๐Ÿ˜‰

These pumpkin sugar cookies are perfect for Halloween, a Fall festival, or even an activity during Thanksgiving day.

Pumpkin sugar cookie recipe

You can either purchase refrigerated sugar cookies, cut them, bake them, and have them ready and cooled. Make sugar cookies homemade with this recipe OR use our simple homemade shortbread cookies recipe.

Halloween Cookies

  • Both ways work great. The pumpkin decoration comes down to cutting small pieces of orange and green Twizzler twists .

If little children are doing this baking activity pre cut the licorice. Spread vanilla frosting on the cookies and place pieces on frosting to create a pumpkin.

Make 1 beforehand and have an example for them so they can see where to place them.

pumpkin sugar cookies

Pumpkin Decorated Cookies

It’s a fun Fall edible activity that could also be done in the classroom if you prep everything. Put frosting in small dixie cups, enough licorice to make pumpkin in a cup too and a cookie to complete, then eat!

For more fun this Fall here are a bunch of free printables for kids!

Three delightful pumpkin sugar cookies adorned with vibrant orange and green frosting rest on a charming pumpkin-patterned napkin.
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

By The Typical Mom
Easy pumpkin sugar cookies decorated with halloween pictures on top using licorice pieces.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup butter, 2 sticks, softened
  • 6 cups flour, plus more for rolling dough

Instructions 

  • Mix butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla, sour cream and eggs. Beat. Add baking soda and flour until combined. Refrigerated covered for about an hour. Flour a surface, roll out dough to about 1/4″ thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet for about 7-9 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool completely before frosting and decorating.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz, Calories: 545kcal, Carbohydrates: 81g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 258mg, Potassium: 113mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 650IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 3.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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  1. This 5 ingredient pumpkin pie milkshake recipe with bourbon! It is easy to make and absolutely delicious! Top it with whipped cream, caramel sauce a tiny slice of pumpkin pie for the most charming Thanksgiving dessert!