Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. Combining the warm spices of pumpkin with the rich, nutty essence of brown butter, this delightful treat offers a perfect balance of gooey and chewy textures. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these cookies come together quickly without the need for chilling time. Your family will love rolling the dough in cinnamon sugar, making it a fun baking activity for all ages. With simple ingredients you likely have on hand, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your autumn recipe book. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the smiles that come with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Brown unsalted butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until nutty and golden.
- Cool butter to about 70°F (21°C) before incorporating.
- Prepare pumpkin puree by soaking up excess liquid.
- Mix sugars into cooled butter until combined.
- Whisk in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold in dry ingredients (flour, pumpkin spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt) until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg