Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Indulge in the perfect autumn treat with our Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. These pillowy-soft cookies combine the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that captures the essence of fall in every bi
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (see notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone ma
- Whisk dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Add pumpkin puree: Beat in pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Chill dough: Chill dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar: Roll dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. Then, roll balls in cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Bake: Place balls onto prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
Notes
Notes:
- Cinnamon sugar: Mix together 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Soft cookies: To ensure soft cookies, take them out of the oven when they are lightly golden brown and still slightly soft to the touch.
- Pumpkin puree: Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Add-ins: Add-ins, such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips, can be added to the dough for added flavor and texture.
- Spices: Additional spices, such as nutmeg or ginger, can be added to the dough for extra flavor.
- Glaze: A glaze made from powdered sugar and milk can be drizzled over the cookies for an extra sweet touch.
- Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to the dough for a chocolatey twist.
- Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the dough for an extra spicy flavor.
- Soft Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies: Add 1 cup rolled oats to the dough for a hearty and wholesome cookie.