Description
Chewy, soft, and warmly spiced—these pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are the perfect fall treat for Thanksgiving, bake sales, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin purée (blotted) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling) 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin purée, egg yolk, and vanilla. 3. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. 4. Cover and chill the dough for 30–60 minutes to firm up. 5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 6. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. 7. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar. 8. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 9–11 minutes. 9. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Blotting pumpkin helps reduce excess moisture and improves texture. Cookies may look underdone at 10 minutes—this is normal. Try adding white chocolate chips or nuts for a variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg