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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

Soft, cozy pumpkin snickerdoodles rolled in cinnamon-sugar with warm spice. Perfectly chewy centers and lightly crisp edges.
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Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.75 tsp cream of tartar
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for the dough
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the dough
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for the dough
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 0.67 cup pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon for rolling
  • 0.25 tsp pumpkin pie spice for rolling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice in a bowl.
  • Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth. Scrape the bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet on low speed. Mix just until combined; dough will be soft.
  • Chill dough 20–30 minutes to firm slightly for easier rolling.
  • Stir coating: granulated sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice in a shallow bowl.
  • Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions. Roll into balls, then coat generously in the spiced sugar.
  • Arrange on sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops slightly with your fingers.
  • Bake 10–12 minutes, until set at edges and soft in centers.
  • Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Try a maple glaze: whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp pure maple syrup and drizzle over cooled cookies. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.