Description
These Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, featuring warm, cozy flavors that embody the essence of fall.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus extra for rolling
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and eggs until well combined and smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the dough, roll each portion into a ball, and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For freezing, place cookies in a single layer until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
- To reheat frozen cookies, thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Snickerdoodle, Cookies, Fall Treats