Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

If you’re looking for the perfect fall cookie, these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delicious twist on classic snickerdoodles.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Chill time 30

Total Time 55

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Calories 140.5 kcal

Equipment

Cookie Sheet

Ingredients

For the cookies:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Rolling:

1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour,2 teaspoons cream of tartar,1 teaspoon baking soda,1/2 teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter,1 1/3 cups granulated sugar.
Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg.3/4 cup pumpkin puree,2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for rolling.1/4 cup granulated white sugar,2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Pro Tip: For an extra pumpkin flavor, increase the pumpkin puree to 1 cup and reduce the flour to 2 1/2 cups. This adjustment will give you a stronger pumpkin taste and softer texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 140.5kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 1.3gFat: 6.3gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16.3mgSodium: 76.9mgPotassium: 61.3mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 10.8gVitamin A: 1142.9IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 7.1mgIron: 0.7mg

Keyword baking, cookies, dessert, pumpkin, snack

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