Description
Chewy pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies combine classic fall flavors with a delightful twist. Warm spices and creamy pumpkin create an irresistible treat perfect for autumn gatherings. Bakers will savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar (for coating)
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Blend in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance flavor profile.
- Preheating and Coating: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Create cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
- Shaping and Coating: Scoop dough into round balls, rolling each thoroughly in cinnamon-sugar mixture to ensure complete coverage. Position cookies on prepared baking sheet with ample spacing between each.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft. Let cookies rest momentarily on baking sheet before transferring to cooling rack to achieve optimal chewy texture.
Notes
- Manage Moisture Levels: Pumpkin puree adds extra moisture, so adjust flour slightly to prevent overly soft cookies. Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements and consistent texture.
- Chill for Flavor Depth: Refrigerating dough for 30-60 minutes allows spices to meld and prevents excessive spreading during baking. Cold dough creates more concentrated, robust flavors.
- Perfect Rolling Technique: Use a light touch when forming dough balls to keep cookies tender. Avoid compressing dough too tightly, which can result in dense, tough cookies.
- Customize Spice Profile: Experiment with spice ratios to match personal preferences. Ground cardamom or allspice can add unexpected warmth to the traditional pumpkin spice blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg