Description
These Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, infused with warm pumpkin pie spices for a perfect seasonal treat. Soft, chewy, and coated with a spiced sugar blend, they’re ideal for cozy autumn gatherings or anytime you crave a comforting sweet bite.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter (softened, 2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
Coating
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs to the creamed mixture and continue mixing on high for another 1 minute to ensure a fluffy, uniform batter.
- Incorporate Flavorings and Leaveners: Mix in the vanilla extract, cream of tartar, baking soda, kosher salt, and pumpkin pie spice until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Scrape the sides of the bowl if necessary to incorporate all flour evenly.
- Prepare Coating: In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, breaking up any clumps for an even coating mixture.
- Form Dough Balls: Using a small 1-inch cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the prepared sugar-spice mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the lined baking sheet, ensuring at least 3 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to brown and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is fully softened to achieve the best creaming results.
- Do not overmix once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Space cookies well on the baking sheet to prevent them from sticking together as they spread.
- For extra flavor, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
