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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies: The Perfect Indulgent Treat

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

These Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the ideal treat for fall, combining the warm spices of snickerdoodles with the rich flavor of pumpkin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Form dough into balls and roll each ball in the sugar mixture.
  8. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
  • Make sure not to overbake, as these cookies should be soft and chewy.

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Snickerdoodle, Cookies, Fall Treats, Dessert