Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Fall Cravings
Deliciously soft and chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies that perfectly capture the essence of fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon for rolling.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form balls of dough and roll them in the sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
- These cookies can be enjoyed warm or stored for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, fall cookies, pumpkin cookies