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pumpkin sourdough snickerdoodles on a serving plate with fall decorations surrounding the plate.

Sourdough Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Step into fall with these sourdough discard pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies. These soft sourdough cookies are tender but have crisp edges.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup pureed pumpkin
  • cup sourdough discard

For Rolling

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter.
  • Add the vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, sourdough discard and mix on medium speed until combined.
  • On low speed, slowly add the flour mixture. Mix until just fully combined.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

When Ready to Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Roll the cookie dough into approximate tablespoon sized dough balls.
  • Roll each ball in the sugar mixture and place on a baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are slightly crispy but the centers are puffy. Do not over bake.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cookies, Fall Desserts, Pumpkin Recipes, Sourdough Discard
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