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Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. Combining the warm spices of fall with the rich essence of pumpkin, these cookies promise a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat during a quiet evening at home, they feature the magic of brown butter for an extra depth of flavor. Easy to make and impossibly delicious, these pumpkin snickerdoodles are bound to become your new seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 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
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Chill for about 30 minutes.
  2. Blot pumpkin puree with paper towels to reduce moisture.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine chilled brown butter with granulated and dark brown sugars until mixed well.
  4. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla; mix until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, spices, and salt.
  6. Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Mix remaining granulated sugar with cinnamon for rolling cookies.
  9. Scoop dough (about 2 ounces each) and coat in cinnamon sugar mixture without rolling into balls.
  10. Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are set; let cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.

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