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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Caroline

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced, these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin puree and cinnamon sugar for the ultimate fall treat. Perfect with a hot drink on chilly days.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth and combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Enjoy warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Always use pure pumpkin puree for best results.
  • These cookies taste even better the next day as the spices develop overnight.
  • For crispier edges, bake an extra 1–2 minutes.