Description
Soft, chewy, and full of cozy fall flavor, these Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles combine pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a hint of cocoa for a delicious twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie.
Ingredients
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the coating:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa for the coating.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in the sugar mixture.
8. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.
10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For chewier cookies, don’t overbake — they’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Add mini chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate pumpkin snickerdoodles, fall cookies, pumpkin spice dessert, chewy cookies, chocolate snickerdoodles