Description

Soft, chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies that blend the cozy warmth of cinnamon and pumpkin with classic snickerdoodle charm—an easy fall treat filled with nostalgia and comfort.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add pumpkin purée, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten tops with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use 100% pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Pull cookies from the oven while centers are still soft for the perfect chewy texture. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: pumpkin, snickerdoodle, cookies, fall dessert, chewy cookies