Baking Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Pumpkin and Egg: Mix in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cookies are cool, dust the tops with powdered sugar if desired for an extra touch of sweetness.

By following these easy steps, you’ll have a batch of delicious Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies ready to enjoy!