Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Equipment
- stand mixer with paddle attachment, optional
- Measuring cups and
- kitchen scale optional but best for precision
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 c. salted butter softened
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- ½ c. brown sugar packed
- ⅓ c. pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ c. unbleached all-purpose flour (RECOMMEND WEIGHING)
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ¼ c. granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Finish Wet Ingredients: Beat in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Mix Topping and Scoop Dough: In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Using a 1½ Tbsp cookie scoop, scoop portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Top Dough: Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and set. Centrs should be puffed and slightly cracked.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Video
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Pro Tip: Weigh ingredients for best results
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 122kcal
