Celebrate the season with these delightful Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. A warm, spiced twist on the classic cookie, perfect for sharing and enjoying.
Author:Simon Carrington
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:About 24 cookies
Category:Cookies
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
For Rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Stir in the pumpkin puree until just incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling.
Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling.
Chilling the dough is key for easy handling and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.