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

If you are looking for a delicious fall-inspired treat, look no further than these Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with the warm and comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices, making them the perfect dessert for cool autumn days. Whether you are baking for a cozy night in or bringing a batch to a fall gathering, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 48 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cup sugar and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in pumpkin puree and eggs.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves together in a bowl. Fold into shortening mixture until a sticky dough forms.
  • Place 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape spoonfuls of dough into small balls. Roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 47mg