Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. These soft and gooey treats are infused with the warm essence of brown butter and pumpkin spice, making them perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. The best part? This easy recipe requires no mixers and no chilling time, allowing you to whip them up effortlessly. Each bite is a perfect balance of chewy texture and sweet cinnamon sugar goodness, sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Cool in the fridge until it reaches room temperature.
- Prepare the pumpkin puree by soaking up excess moisture with paper towels.
- Whisk together cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until combined. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until just combined.
- Chill dough for about five minutes if too soft.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for rolling.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place on prepared trays.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges but puffy in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg