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Golden-brown pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies arranged on striped kitchen towel with cinnamon sticks, showing classic snickerdoodle texture and autumn spice coating

The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies


  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm autumn spices, these pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are the ultimate seasonal treat that come together in under 90 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 heaping tsp pumpkin pie spice (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Cream together softened butter, margarine, and sugar until fluffy (3–4 minutes).
  3. Add egg, pumpkin puree, corn syrup, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
  4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Portion dough into 2 1/2 tbsp-sized balls and roll them smooth.
  6. Combine sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl; roll each dough ball in the mixture to coat.
  7. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chill dough for 30 minutes if time allows for best texture. Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 201mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg

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