Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, a perfect treat for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. These cookies combine the rich taste of brown butter with warm pumpkin spices, all rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating. With their soft and chewy texture, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Best of all, this easy-to-follow recipe requires no chill time or special equipment, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. Prepare to enjoy these gooey delights fresh from the oven in just 10-12 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby's Pumpkin Puree (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 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 your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large stainless steel pan over medium heat, brown the unsalted butter until it develops a nutty aroma, then cool it to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar until mixed well.
- Add the cooled butter, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree; whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until combined.
- Roll dough into balls about 3 tablespoons each and coat in cinnamon-sugar before placing on lined trays with space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg