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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Fall Moments

These Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies blend pumpkin spice and a cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for autumn.
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
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Brown for a rich, nutty flavor.
  • ¾ cup Libby's Pumpkin Puree Essential for moist pumpkin flavor.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds chewy goodness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Avoid using whole eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Amplifies flavor.
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour The backbone of the cookie.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Gives cookies their warm personality.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Improves cookie texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • Cinnamon Sugar For rolling cookies.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat until nutty brown.
  3. Squeeze out excess moisture from ¾ cup of Libby's pumpkin puree using a kitchen towel.
  4. Whisk together the cooled brown butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of dark brown sugar.
  5. Add 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well.
  6. Gently mix the prepared pumpkin puree into the wet ingredients.
  7. In another bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  8. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; chill for 5 minutes if soft.
  9. Scoop out cookie dough and roll each ball in cinnamon sugar before placing them on the trays.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly underbaked; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter and measure accurately for the best results. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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