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Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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These Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are the perfect fall treat! Infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, these cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar mixture. Easy to make and full of autumn flavors, they’re perfect for holiday baking, cozy evenings, or anytime you crave a seasonal delight.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a blend of ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ginger)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the Wet Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Mix in egg and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
    • Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  • Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
    • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
  • Shape and Coat Cookies:
    • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
    • Place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Flatten and Bake:
    • Gently press down on each cookie to slightly flatten.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops begin to crack.
  • Cool & Serve:
    • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    • Enjoy warm or store for later!

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them cool on the tray.
  • Substitutions: If you don’t have cream of tartar, replace it and baking soda with 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  • Add-ins: Try mixing in chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or chopped pecans for a fun variation.

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