Description
These Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful fall treat with a perfect blend of pumpkin, cinnamon, and sugar. Soft, chewy, and full of flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, roll into a ball, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the pan.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
