Description

Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles with Cinnamon Sugar are the perfect fall treat. These cookies are chewy in the center, lightly crisp on the outside, and loaded with cozy spices and real pumpkin flavor. Quick to make with no chill time needed, this easy recipe is a great choice for seasonal baking, holiday parties, or just a warm kitchen moment with a cup of coffee. Whether you’re looking for new dessert ideas, an easy recipe for fall baking, or just something sweet and spiced, these pumpkin cookies are a must-try. They fit right into your list of go-to food ideas for snacks, quick desserts, or breakfast ideas on the sweeter side.

Ingredients

1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 large egg yolk

1/3 cup pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

4. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.

5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

6. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating.

7. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls, roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.

8. Place on baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.

10. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, don’t overbake — remove them while the centers look slightly soft.

You can freeze unbaked dough balls and bake fresh when needed with a couple extra minutes of bake time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 18mg

Keywords: soft pumpkin snickerdoodles, fall cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, easy pumpkin recipe