Description
Indulge in the flavors of Fall with these Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. This delightful twist on the classic snickerdoodle combines the rich taste of pumpkin with a blend of warm spices, creating cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Enjoy them fresh from the oven with a glass of milk or share them at your next festive occasion; their unique flavor will make them a standout dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- Ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty, then chill.
- Blot pumpkin puree to remove excess moisture.
- Mix cooled brown butter with sugars in a stand mixer, then add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla.
- Whisk dry ingredients together and combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into large portions, coat in cinnamon sugar, and bake for 9-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for thicker cookies. Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor variations.