Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon into a soft, chewy cookie. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of sweetness and spice that evokes the spirit of autumn. Ideal for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, these cookies promise to bring comfort and joy to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For coating: 2 tbsp granulated sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg