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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Fall Days

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on classic recipes, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to prevent a dry cookie.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Vital for rising; don’t swap with baking powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Swapping with baking powder may change the outcome.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt A crucial flavor enhancer.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Ensure it's softened for mixing.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Standard sweetener that contributes to deliciousness.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and depth; dark brown sugar can be used too.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Room temperature ensures better blending.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for pure over imitation.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Avoid blotting if using canned.
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness for rolling.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances that cozy, warming flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the wet ingredients until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  6. Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 10-13 minutes until just set, cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for better shaping and skip overmixing for soft cookies.

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