Description
Irresistible pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies blend autumn spices with classic cinnamon-sugar charm. Sweet seasonal treats deliver warm comfort and delightful texture for cookie enthusiasts seeking cozy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then blend in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, rich base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a separate bowl. Gently incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to intensify flavors and improve texture.
- Preheat and Coat: Warm oven to 350F (175C). Prepare a cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating. Remove chilled dough and form into consistent, rounded portions.
- Shape and Dress Cookies: Roll each dough ball completely in cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring full, even coverage. Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow room for gentle spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Slide tray into preheated oven, baking 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden but centers remain soft. Let cookies rest momentarily on baking sheet to firm up, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and optimal chewy consistency.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor complexity and prevent cookie spread during baking. Cold dough creates more concentrated, robust taste profiles.
- Precise Portioning Matters: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie sizes, which guarantees consistent baking and attractive presentation. Consistent sizing prevents uneven cooking.
- Spice Balance is Key: Adjust ground spices cautiously to maintain a delicate pumpkin-cinnamon harmony. Too much spice can overpower the subtle pumpkin undertones, while too little might render the cookie bland.
- Moisture Management: Pat pumpkin puree gently with paper towels to remove excess liquid, preventing potential dough sogginess. Controlling moisture ensures a perfectly chewy, structured cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg