Description
These Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies combine the nutty depth of brown butter with the warm spice of pumpkin and cinnamon. They are soft, chewy, and coated in a spiced sugar mixture for a delightful fall treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, cream together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a shallow dish, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is browned properly for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to cook slightly as they cool.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American