Description
Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles are a delightful fall treat that perfectly melds the warm flavors of pumpkin spice with the chewy texture of classic snickerdoodles. Each bite offers a comforting blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, evoking sweet autumn memories. Ideal for cozy gatherings or indulging solo, these cookies will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For rolling: ¼ cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp cinnamon mixture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until fully integrated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls before coating them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg