Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles: The Best Fall Treat Recipe
These chewy pumpkin snickerdoodles are the perfect fall treat, combining the seasonal flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a delightful cinnamon sugar coating.
- 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- These cookies can also be frozen for up to three months.
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: Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Fall Treat Recipe, Pumpkin Cookies