Snickerdoodles were already so good, and then we added pumpkin spice.
Learn how to make pumpkin snickerdoodles.
Your fall baking will never be the same.
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Here’s a brief outline of the key steps; the full recipe is further below.
Why Is a Cookie Called a Snickerdoodle?
Joy of Cookingclaims that the word snickerdoodle comes from Schneckennudel, a German word that literally means snail noodles.
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How Can You Tell When Snickerdoodles Are Done?
The cookies are done when the edges are just set and the centers are soft and cracked.
But the Test Kitchen still has a few tips to share so your batch will be better than perfect.
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Can You Make Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Ahead?
This cookie dough will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
More Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
Itching to use up the rest of that canned pumpkin?
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Try one of these autumn favorites next:
Ingredients
3 1/2cups(about 14 3/4 oz.
)all-purpose flour
2tsp.cream of tartar
1tsp.baking soda
1tsp.kosher salt
4tsp.pumpkin pie spice, divided
1cup(8 oz.
Finish cookie dough:
With mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients until combined.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
Make sugar-spice mixture:
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F.
Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
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Whisk together remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar; set aside.
Repeat with remaining dough and spiced sugar mixture.
Let cool on pans for 5 minutes.
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Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
While cookies are cooling, repeat process with remaining 2 baking sheets.
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