Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Take the classic cookie to the next level with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. These soft pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are a perfect excuse to make a Christmas classic in the fall too!
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice divided
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, pumpkin puree, and 1½ cups sugar using a hand mixer. Beat the mixture for at least a minute or until fluffy and pale.
- Add the eggs, 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Beat until incorporated.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking soda to the bowl, mix until just combined.
- Put plastic over the bowl and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until chilled through. You can leave the dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a standard cookie sheet with baking or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup sugar, ½ Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and the cinnamon. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Roll the chilled cookie dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar mixture until well-coated.
- Place cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Using a glass, lightly press down the cookies until flat, but not super flat, about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Add a slice of sandwich bread to the container to help keep the cookies soft.
For longer storage, freeze extra cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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