Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
These Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful fall treat with a perfect balance of pumpkin flavor and warm spices. The chewy texture and sugary coating make them irresistible for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (see notes for measuring)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Rolling Mixture:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter: Brown the butter in a large pan over medium heat until nutty, then cool it in the fridge.
- Prepare pumpkin puree: Drain excess liquid from the pumpkin puree until dry.
- Mix ingredients: Combine browned butter, sugars, egg yolks, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough: Chill the dough in the fridge for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Roll dough: Roll dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Notes
- For accurate measuring of flour, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife.
- Make sure the butter is cooled to the specified temperature to prevent spreading of cookies.
- Adjust the pumpkin spice to your preference for more or less spice flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Snickerdoodle, Cookies, Fall, Dessert
