Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Cookies
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans optional
Cinnamon sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and vanilla.¾ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup canned pumpkin purée, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- In a separate, medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix using a spatula until just combined. Fold in the pecans if using. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or up to overnight.⅓ cup chopped pecans
- When dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350℉. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Form dough balls using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar and place on the baking sheet at least 1-inch apart. (For puffy cookies, do not flatten. For flatter cookies, press down slightly and add a bit more cinnamon sugar on top.)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies begin to brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy at room temperature!
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cookies. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Serving Size
2 Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
228
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
231
mg
10
%
Potassium
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
20
g
22
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1299
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
30
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
