Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
3. 3 Beat in eggs and pumpkin puree until well combined.
4. 4 In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
5. 5 Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
6. 6 In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
7. 7 Roll dough into balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. 8 Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
9. 9 Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
10. 10 Cool on wire racks.

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons

Variations

• Add chocolate chips for a twist.
• Use white whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.

Substitutions

• If out of brown sugar, use 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons molasses.
• Substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree for a unique flavor.

Pairings

• Serve alongside spiced apple cider or chai latte.

Nutrition

Tips

• For an extra pumpkin flavor, add a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to the dough.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Reheat in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 minutes to enjoy warm.

Freezing: Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time. Thaw baked cookies in the fridge overnight.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee.
• Perfect addition to a holiday cookie platter.

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