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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies – The Best Fall Delight

Delight in the cozy flavors of Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies, perfect for autumn enjoyment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor enhancement
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar Deepens flavor and moisture
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Room temperature for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Aromatic sweetness
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Well-drained to maintain integrity
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes mixture
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor balance
For the Cinnamon Coating
  • 2 tablespoons Cinnamon For rolling dough balls

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • saucepan
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two trays with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Press the pumpkin puree between paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
  4. Combine cooled browned butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until well mixed.
  5. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and drained pumpkin puree, whisk until smooth.
  6. Whisk together flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, cream of tartar, and kosher salt; fold into wet ingredients.
  7. Scoop out dough balls about 3 tablespoons in size and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are puffy.
  9. Cool on the trays for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, experiment by adding nuts or a drizzle of caramel to the cookies.

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