Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies. Infused with rich brown butter and fragrant pumpkin spice, these cookies offer a delightful chewiness that makes them irresistible. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night at home, they require no chill time or mixer, making them a quick and easy treat. Roll them in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy these delightful cookies alongside your favorite warm beverage, and let their comforting flavors fill your home with the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup Libby’s Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large stainless steel pan over medium heat, brown the butter until it smells nutty and has brown bits.
- Cool the browned butter to room temperature.
- Prepare the pumpkin puree by soaking up excess moisture with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cooled butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until combined.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and prepared pumpkin puree; mix until well blended.
- Fold in flour, pumpkin spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and kosher salt until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg