Description
These soft, spiced Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect autumn treat. Combining the iconic tangy chew of a classic snickerdoodle with the rich, comforting flavor of real pumpkin puree and a warming blend of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal family favorite. Simple to prepare yet incredibly flavorful, they offer a delightful, cozy texture with a perfectly crisp sugar-coated edge.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, divided use
1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup (120 g) pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth.
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the moisture to set.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Scoop the chilled dough into balls, roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the prepared sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is critical for these cookies because the moisture in the pumpkin requires time to hydrate the flour; skipping this will lead to thin, spreading cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 75
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg