Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Fall flavors meet classic comfort in this Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe. These soft, spiced treats combine pumpkin's natural sweetness with cinnamon sugar coating.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Small bowl for coating
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup sugar for coating
- 2 tsp cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin puree and egg thoroughly.
- Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes minimum.
- Mix coating sugar and cinnamon together.
- Scoop dough into small balls carefully.
- Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
Notes
- Don't skip chilling the dough completely.
- Use fresh spices for best flavor results.
- Slightly underbake for extra chewy texture.
- Store in airtight container for freshness.
- Double the recipe for large gatherings.