Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for fall. These cookies blend the rich essence of brown butter with pumpkin spice and cinnamon sugar, creating an irresistible chewiness that will leave you craving more. Best of all, this easy recipe requires no chill time or mixer, making it simple enough for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies are sure to impress with their unique twist on the classic snickerdoodle.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted American 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 cups + 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.
- Brown the butter in a large stainless steel pan over medium heat until nutty and golden.
- Cool the browned butter in a glass measuring cup until it reaches room temperature.
- Dry the pumpkin puree with paper towels until it resembles soft playdough.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cooled butter, both sugars, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and dried pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on lined trays spaced apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain puffy.
- Allow cooling completely on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg