Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 3/4 cup pumpkin puree; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Topping:; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping:
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice

1
Beat shortening, 1 cup white sugar, and light brown sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in pumpkin puree; beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
2
Whisk flour, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, cream of tartar, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until dough is just-combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
4
Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and allspice together in a small bowl. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Slightly flatten each ball with a flat-bottomed glass.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 12 to 13 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 3/4 cup pumpkin puree, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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