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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

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Indulge in the warm embrace of fall with these delightful Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles! Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies combine the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and brown butter with a cozy blend of spices that evoke the essence of autumn. With just the right amount of cinnamon sugar coating, each bite is a sweet reminder of the season. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing at gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are destined to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden. Let cool.
  2. Blot pumpkin puree on paper towels to reduce moisture.
  3. In a mixer, combine cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until sandy.
  4. Mix in pumpkin puree, egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, spices, and salt.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Mix remaining granulated sugar with cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  9. Scoop dough portions into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  10. Place on baking sheets 2–3 inches apart; bake for 9–10 minutes until edges are set.

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