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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Irresistible Pumpkin Snickerdoodles for Cozy Fall Days

Delight in the warm, spiced flavor of these Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, a perfect treat for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 large Egg Yolk do not use whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice adjust to taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure properly
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the baking soda, salt, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and flour. Gradually stir this into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Mix together granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice for the coating.
  6. Scoop 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough, roll in the spiced sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffy and slightly cracked on top.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape and consistency.

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