Description
Indulge in the warm, spiced goodness of Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, the ultimate cozy treat perfect for autumn. These delightful cookies blend the comforting flavors of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice with a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gatherings or a quiet evening at home, they are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With every bite, you’ll be reminded of crisp fall days and festive celebrations. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed straight from the oven, these snickerdoodles are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (slightly softened)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and slightly softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and pumpkin puree; mix until smooth.
- Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls; coat in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly flatten each ball.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until matte on top; cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- 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: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg