Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
These cozy cookies combine the classic tang of a snickerdoodle with the warm, comforting flavor of real pumpkin.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin wafting through the kitchen. These cookies are a favorite in my house because they stay soft for days and taste just like a slice of pumpkin pie in cookie form.
My best tip for success is to make sure you blot your pumpkin puree with a paper towel before adding it to the dough. This simple step keeps your cookies from getting too cakey or spreading too much in the oven.
🧺 Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
- 5
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- 6
Roll the dough into small balls, then roll each ball in the sugar and cinnamon mixture until fully coated.
- 7
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- 8
Let the cookies cool on the pan for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tips
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to keep them soft. You can also freeze the raw dough balls before baking and keep them on hand for a quick treat.
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