How to Make Pumpkin Snickerdoodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, it's time to start thinking about fall baking. And what better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of delicious pumpkin snickerdoodles? These soft and chewy cookies are the perfect combination of warm spices and creamy pumpkin flavor, making them the ultimate treat for autumn.

Snickerdoodles are a classic cookie that's beloved by many, and with the addition of pumpkin, they take on a whole new level of deliciousness. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Make the cookies: Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cream of tartar, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl.
  • Beat shortening and both sugars together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in pumpkin purée, then beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Make the topping: Whisk sugar, cinnamon, and allspice together in a small bowl.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in topping and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with a flat-bottomed glass.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 12 to 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg