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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies You’ll Crave This Fall

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful fall treat, perfectly chewy with cozy spices.
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 Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter browned for nutty flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar adds moisture and sweetness
  • 2 large egg yolks for chewiness and richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Libby’s pumpkin puree well-drained
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar can substitute with baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until browned and nutty.
  3. Prep Libby’s pumpkin puree by draining excess moisture with paper towels.
  4. Whisk the cooled browned butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of dark brown sugar until resembling wet sand.
  5. Add in 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the prepped pumpkin puree. Mix well.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Fold into wet ingredients.
  7. Form dough into 3-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in the cinnamon-sugar coating, then place on the baking trays.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to drain pumpkin puree well to avoid soggy cookies. Use a cookie scoop for consistent sizes.

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