Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are a delightful seasonal twist on the classic cookie, with canned pumpkin adding moisture and a boost of nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, and antioxidants that support eye and immune health. The pumpkin pie spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves offers warming, anti-inflammatory properties, while enhancing the flavor with cozy, autumnal notes. These light and moist cookies make a healthier sweet treat, offering a satisfying way to enjoy the flavors of fall with a nutritional boost.
Active Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Servings: 27
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- ½ cup unseasoned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Directions:
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350℉. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, pastry flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Place butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add egg and beat well to combine. Reduce speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture, beating until just combined.
- Combine pumpkin pie spice and the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Shape the dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. (The mixture will be on the sticky side.) Roll each ball in the sugar-spice mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, rotating pans once halfway. Remove the pans from the oven; gently press the tops of the cookies with the back of a spoon. Bake until lightly browned, about 2 more minutes. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make ahead:
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size 1 cookie; Calories 83; Total Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 16mg; Sodium 65mg; Total Carbohydrate 11g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Total Sugars 5g; Added Sugars 5g; Protein 1g; Calcium 17mg; Potassium 22mg
