This recipe brings a seasonal twist to the classic Snickerdoodle cookie by incorporating pumpkin puree and autumnal spices. The dough is a rich mixture of all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Unsweetened canned pumpkin puree, with excess moisture blotted out, is added to the batter along with room-temperature unsalted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla extract, and an egg yolk, creating a moist and flavorful base. Each cookie is then rolled in a blend of white sugar and cinnamon, giving them a sweet and spiced exterior. Baked until just golden around the edges, these pumpkin spice Snickerdoodles offer a soft, slightly chewy texture with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and autumn spices.
Ingredients:
- Dry Mix: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt.
- Wet Mix: 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg yolk.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: ½ cup white sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Instructions:
- Prepare Dry Mix: Sift flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, salt. Set aside.
- Blot Pumpkin Puree: Press paper towels on pumpkin puree to absorb moisture.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: Beat butter, brown and white sugars. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, egg yolk; mix until combined.
- Combine Mixes: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Chill Dough: Let dough sit 10 minutes, mix cinnamon sugar, freeze dough 15-20 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°. Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar, place on lined cookie sheet, bake 13-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool: Let cookies rest 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the season. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these cookies are a wonderful way to bring warmth and joy to any gathering. Enjoy the process of baking these aromatic treats and the happiness they bring. Each bite is a celebration of the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spice, making them ideal for autumnal celebrations or simply as a sweet indulgence. Share and savor these moments of delicious togetherness.
