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Tender Soft Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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These tender soft pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies feature a cinnamon sugar crust and a moist, spiced pumpkin dough, perfect for cozy fall treats. They are quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing with a perfect balance of sweet and spice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar crust: ¼ cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the pumpkin purée, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, blend the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar crust.
  7. Scoop dough with a cookie scoop or spoon (about 2 tbsp or 30 g per cookie). Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, then place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Use room temperature butter and egg for better texture. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too soft to prevent spreading. Roll dough balls twice in cinnamon sugar for extra crust. Remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look soft to keep them tender. Use fresh spices for best flavor.

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