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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies That Feel Like Fall

These Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful fall treat with cozy flavors and gooey centers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter brown for a nutty taste
  • 1 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree use for consistency
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar can be substituted
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour accurate measuring is key
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • whisk
  • pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a stainless steel pan over medium heat until golden and nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain excess moisture from the Libby’s pumpkin puree using paper towels.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with granulated sugar and dark brown sugar until sandy.
  5. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree; mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, pumpkin spice, kosher salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda until no dry flour is visible.
  7. Shape the dough into balls and roll each one in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Place the cookies spaced evenly on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are puffy. Let them cool on trays for about 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze cookie dough balls for up to 2 months and bake directly from the freezer.

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