Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies! These delicious treats combine the rich flavors of brown butter and pumpkin spice, creating a soft, chewy cookie that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. With their gooey centers and delightful cinnamon sugar coating, each bite feels like a warm hug. Plus, this simple recipe requires no fancy equipment or chilling time, making it easy to whip up a batch in just moments. Bake some love into your kitchen today and experience the joy these cookies bring!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- Let the browned butter cool to room temperature.
- Absorb excess moisture from the pumpkin puree using paper towels.
- Whisk together both sugars until well combined.
- Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda until just combined.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar by mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in cinnamon sugar before placing them on trays.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; allow cooling on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg