Description
These Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are the perfect fall cookie, blending the rich flavor of pumpkin puree with a delightful mix of warming spices. Easy to make and irresistibly soft, these cookies feature a cinnamon sugar coating that adds a touch of sweetness and spice. Ideal for autumn gatherings or a cozy treat any time of year
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ginger)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice (or individual spices). Mix until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Gently press down on each ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers to slightly flatten.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and cookies are just beginning to crack on top.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a softer cookie, avoid overbaking and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container to keep the cookies soft.
To freeze, place cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie