We're obsessed with these soft and chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles made with real pumpkin and warm spices, then rolled in cinnamon sugar. They deliver cozy flavors of pumpkin pie in a classic snickerdoodle twist.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silpat liner.
Combine wet ingredients: Mix together butter and shortening until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and cream together for a few minutes, until light and fluffy. Mix in egg, pumpkin, and vanilla.
3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cups granulated sugar, ¾ cups light brown sugar, 1 large egg, ½ cup pumpkin puree, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add dry ingredients: Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt and stir until combined.
3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Refrigeratedough for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl mix ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon. Roll dough into 24 dough balls.
¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Using the palm of your hand or bottom of a glass, lightly flatten each cookie dough ball.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes (don't over bake!) Remove immediately to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Storing Instructions: Keep these pumpkin spice cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.Freezing Instructions: Freeze cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Cookies: Top cookies with cream cheese frosting.