Description
Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Cinnamon Sugar are delightful cookies that combine the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, creating a treat perfect for any occasion. These soft, fluffy cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar, offering a sweet crunch that pairs beautifully with their melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, each bite brings cozy autumn vibes to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ginger (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet and roll in additional cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg