Description
Savor the taste of fall with Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or simply enjoying with your favorite hot beverage. The cinnamon-sugar coating adds an irresistible crunch that complements their rich flavor. Whether you’re baking for a holiday celebration or just treating yourself, these cookies will quickly become a beloved addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls; roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheet (2 inches apart) and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg