Description
Boldly spiced, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth soft, these Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the fall dessert you’ve been waiting for. Browning the butter takes your classic snickerdoodle up a notch, while the pumpkin puree adds seasonal flair and softness without making them cakey. These cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings, Thanksgiving trays, or simply when you crave a sweet treat that screams autumn. If you’re searching for easy dessert ideas, fall cookie recipes, or a quick holiday bake, this one’s a must-bake. A perfect combo of comfort food and seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
113g unsalted butter
150g brown sugar
50g granulated sugar
80g pumpkin puree
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
210g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Additional cinnamon sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Cool slightly.
2. In a bowl, mix the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
3. Stir in the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Mix dry ingredients into wet until a dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Scoop dough into balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set.
9. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring.
10. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and gives better texture.
Slightly underbake the cookies for a soft, chewy center—they’ll set as they cool.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pumpkin cookies, snickerdoodle cookies, fall cookies, brown butter cookies