Pumpkin Snickerdoodles is a soft, sweet cookie that's filled with pumpkin and spices to perfection. These are the perfect autumn cookies to enjoy this fall. They're also naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.
Classic Snickerdoodles with Pumpkin Flavor!
Desserts have been a big part of our fall menu, and with good reason. The cooler weather makes us crave sweet treats and cozying up to the fireplace. We're not the only ones.
Check out these other fall treats: Vegan Caramel Apples and Vegan Snickers Bars. Classic Vegan Pumpkin Pie.
If you are on a snickerdoodle binge, then check out some of our other snickerdoodles recipes! Vegan Eggnog Snickerdoodles or Classic Vegan Snickerdoodles are also available!
Let's now get to the details!
Ingredients you'll need
Ground Flaxseed:In many of our cookie recipes, we mix flaxseed with water to make a flax-egg. In this recipe we whisk the flaxseed with the pumpkin purée and vanilla in order to absorb excess moisture from the pumpkin. Try ground chia seed if you're out of flaxseed.
Pure Pumpkin Puree:We usually opt for canned puree, as it is convenient and easily available. You can make your own canned pumpkin puree if you don't live in the Northern Hemisphere, or if it isn't available at stores.
Vegan Butter:Buttery Sticks are better than spreads, because they have less moisture and less chance of spreading your cookies. Earth Balance and Country Crock have worked well for us! You can use coconut oil instead of butter if you don't have any.
Sugar These cookies are made using both white sugar granules and brown sugar to give them the perfect soft, chewy texture.
Flour We used 100% all-purpose wheat flour. If you would like to increase the fiber content and nutritional value of your cookies, replace up to half cup with whole wheat.
Pumpkin Pie Spice:This spicy mix adds a warm, aromatic fall flavor to these pumpkin snickerdoodles. We usually buy a pre-mixed spice blend to go with our pumpkin puree. But if you want to make it yourself, this Homemade Pumpkin Spice is a great option!
Baking Soda:Baking soda not only helps these cookies rise but also browns them to a beautiful golden color.
Cream Of Tartar:When cream of tartar is combined with baking soda, it acts as a leavening and helps chewy cookies to rise. This gives the snickerdoodles their unique flavor.
Equipment Required
Mixing Bowls
Whistler
Standing mixers or electric mixers
Rubber spatula
Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
Cookie scoop
Wire rack
How to Make Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Mix the flaxseed, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree with ground flaxseed and vanilla extract. While you prepare the other ingredients, let the mixture thicken in the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl, or into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Then, with an electric mixer or stand mixer equipped with the paddle attachment beat the butter and sugar together for about three minutes.
Add remaining ingredients. Add the pumpkin mixture, and continue to beat until it is uniformly incorporated. Add the dry ingredients, and continue to beat until well combined. It may look crumbly but it will stick together when you squeeze it between your palms.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover the cookie dough tightly with a lid or plastic and refrigerate it for 30 minutes or more.
Prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping. While the cookie dough is chilling, whisk the cinnamon-sugar mixture together in a small dish and set it aside.
Scoop cookie dough. Scoop the cookie dough using a tablespoon size scoop and form 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball into the sugar-cinnamon mix and place them about 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet. Use multiple baking sheets if necessary!
Bake. Bake for 10-12 mins, or until bottoms are golden.
Then cool, and serve. Let the pumpkin snickerdoodles cool for a few moments on the baking tray, then move them to a rack to cool down to room temperature. Enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Can I make these gluten-free cookies?
Yes! Bob's red mill gluten-free 1:1 baking flour can be substituted for the all-purpose. Avoid using gluten-free single flours like almond flour, coconut flour and oats flour. These flours do not have the same properties as all-purpose flour, and additional testing would be required.
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies are a great choice if you want to try gluten-free cookies!
What can I substitute for pumpkin puree
Make your own pumpkin purée from sugar pie pumpkins instead of buying canned pumpkin puree. Use butternut squash or sweet potato puree instead. Use sweet potato puree or butternut squash puree instead of pumpkin pie filling.
Can I skip the chill time? Can I skip the chilling time?
Unfortunately, no. The chilling time is crucial to firming the cookie dough up and preventing it from spreading out while baking.
Storage Instructions
In an airtight container, leftover pumpkin snickerdoodles can be stored at room temperature up to four days. We recommend freezing the cookies in a flash freezer until they are frozen solid. Then, transfer them into a freezer bag, or container that is freezer-safe, and freeze them for up 2 months.
The cookie dough may also be frozen, with or without the cinnamon sugar coating. Roll the cookie dough into small balls and roll them in cinnamon sugar, if you wish, before freezing. You can bake frozen cookie dough balls directly from the freezer whenever you want something sweet. (Add 1-2 minutes more to your baking time).
Cookie Baking Tips
As needed, adjust the salt. These cookies are based on the use of unsalted butter. You may reduce the amount of salt to 1/4 teaspoon if you use salted butter.
Avoid making pumpkin snickerdoodles that are too big. The baking time for larger cookies is usually longer. Large cookies are usually baked at a lower temperature to prevent them from browning too much. Scoop the cookies into no more than 2 tablespoons to prevent them from over-browning around the edges.
Mix the cookie batter at a slow speed, just until combined. Mix the ingredients gently until the cookie dough is formed. If you overdo it, the gluten will develop and the cookies will be tough and chewy.
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles is a soft, sweet cookie that's filled with pumpkin and spices to perfection. These are the perfect autumn cookies to enjoy this fall. They're also naturally dairy-free and gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
Vanilla Extract, 1/2 teaspoon HTML0
1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 cup brown Sugar
1 3/4 cup (210g) all-purpose flour (see notes)
1/2 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
half a teaspoon cream tartar
half teaspoon baking powder
half teaspoon sea salt
Rolling:
2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and vanilla extract with pumpkin puree. While you prepare the other ingredients, set aside the mixture to thicken.
Add the vegan butter softened and the granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Beat the pumpkin mixture until it is uniform. Beat the flour, spices and cream of tartar into a smooth mixture. Using a spatula or your hands, mix until uniform.
The dough can be chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Pre-heat the oven to 350degF before baking. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat.
Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
Roll each ball in the sugar-cinnamon mix. The dough should be placed on a baking tray 2 inches apart. You may require an extra baking sheet, depending on the size of your dough.
Bake for 10-12 mins or until bottoms are golden.
Let the cookies cool for a few moments on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack and let them cool completely before you eat. Enjoy!
Notes
To make a gluten free option, use equal amounts of Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.
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