Description
These Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ultimate fall treat. Packed with warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and a cinnamon-sugar coating, they’re soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, browned
- ⅔ cup (150g) pumpkin puree, blotted dry
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (130g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups + 1 tablespoon (225g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For Rolling:
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare the Butter:
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let cool to room temperature, then chill to 75°F (24°C).
2. Dry the Pumpkin:
- Spread pumpkin puree onto a plate and blot with paper towels to remove moisture. Aim for ~⅓ cup of dense pumpkin puree after blotting.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Combine browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and blotted pumpkin puree, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Chill Dough:
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Prepare the Coating:
- Mix cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small bowl.
7. Form Cookies:
- Scoop dough into balls (~3 tablespoons each) and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake:
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges set. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
- Properly blot pumpkin puree to avoid excess moisture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American