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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are ultra thick, soft, and loaded with classic pumpkin spice flavors. The perfect EASY fall recipe that everyone loves!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookies:
  • 2 1/2 cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (99 grams) refined coconut oil, solid but creamy (about 70°F)
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (183 grams) puree pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar:
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to combine.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, coconut oil, and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree and beat to combine. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until combined. Slowly beat in the flour mixture. Dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to scoop. You can also refrigerate for up to 24 hours, just let sit at room temperature until malleable enough to scoop.
  5. Combine the 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon in a shallow dish. Using a spring-loaded scoop, divide the dough into 3-tablespoon sized balls, then roll in sugar to coat evenly. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and flatten with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass. Sprinkle lightly with additional cinnamon sugar, if desired.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and beginning to brown at the edges. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.