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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies You’ll Love

Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: autumn baking, fall treats, Holiday Cookies, pumpkin recipes, Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, soft cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Enjoy delightful Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, soft and chewy with vibrant pumpkin flavor, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice use fresh spices for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar essential for texture
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda a leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt substitute with less table salt if preferred
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup white sugar sweetens cookies
  • 1 large egg binds cookies together
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree opt for pure pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth to flavor

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixed with sugar for coating

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  • In a stand mixer, beat together the softened unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Mix in the large egg and pumpkin puree, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
  • Gradually blend in half of the dry mixture, mixing until just combined, then add the remaining half.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, shape into a disc, and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  • Roll the chilled dough into 1-tablespoon balls and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture before placing on baking sheets.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes, until tops crack and centers spring back when pressed.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with a simple sweet glaze for extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg