Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles: The Best Cinnamon Sugar Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and spiced, these pumpkin snickerdoodles are the perfect treat for fall. A unique twist on traditional snickerdoodles, they feature pumpkin puree for a moist texture and mouthwatering flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Form dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Place on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, underbake slightly.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Desserts