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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
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Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
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Mix in pumpkin until completely combined.
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Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt and whisk until completely combined.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture while mixing.
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Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour.
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Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Scoop chilled dough into 1 ½ Tablespoon sized balls and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Butter for Depth 🧈Brown your unsalted butter before creaming to add a rich, nutty complexity that elevates the pumpkin spice flavor profile.
- Chill Dough for Chewiness 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours before baking to prevent spreading and achieve that signature soft, chewy center texture.
- Double Your Cinnamon-Sugar Coat 🤎Roll dough balls in cinnamon-sugar twice—once before chilling and again before baking—for a thick, crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the chewy interior.
- Balance Pumpkin Moisture 🎃Drain excess liquid from your pumpkin puree using a fine-mesh strainer to prevent cookies from becoming cake-like and ensure optimal texture.
- Underbake Strategically ⏱️Remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the warm baking sheet for perfectly chewy results.
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