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Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

October 5, 2017 by Melissa 13 Comments

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Fans of pumpkin and cookies will flip for this seasonal autumn spin on snickerdoodles. These Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles have a crispy cinnamon sugar exterior and the dough is flavored with pumpkin spice pudding mix making them soft and slightly chewy on the inside. The pumpkin spice pudding mix adds just the right balance of sugar and spice. Serve them with a cup of java or a tall glass of milk and enjoy a taste of autumn, while they last.

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

I was once asked what my favorite spice was. I thought to myself, I could no sooner choose a favorite child I love them all in different ways and in an endless variety of dishes. I must say though, when it comes to baking warm, spicy cinnamon is absolutely at the top of my list of favorites. I think it’s due to the fact we associate it with so many comforting cakes, cookies and confections. Just the smell inspires cozy thoughts of warm apple pie and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. It’s one of those spices that warms you from the inside out.

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

In the fall seasonal flavors of cookies, coffee creamers, prepared cakes, bagels, breads and beyond begin to make their appearance on store shelves. It’s fun to take advantage and enjoy them in every conceivable way. So, for these cookies I combined snickerdoodles and pudding cookies to make this pumpkin spice version. The pairing is a match made in cookie heaven. You may also like to try my Spicy Buttered Rum Pecans and Chewy Brown Sugar Snickerdoodle Blondies  from The Food Charlatan.

Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

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Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Cooling time1 hr
Total Time32 mins
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin-spice-snickerdoodles
Servings: 48 cookies
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened 2 sticks
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3.4 oz box pumpkin spice instant pudding mix
  • 2 tsp cream of tarter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, butter, shortening and vanilla for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, pudding mix, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt.
  • Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Beat just until fully combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour or overnight..
  • To bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a shallow dish mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
  • Use a 2 oz ice cream scoop to divide the dough. Shape into a ball and roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Place onto the baking sheet at least 2-inches apart. Flatten the centers slightly using the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack.
  • Store tightly sealed at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 or 4 weeks. When doing so, cool completely then place into the freezer in a single layer on a pan to freeze. Place frozen cookies into an airtight freezer safe container to store.
  • For these cookies, you can also freeze rounds of unbaked dough before baking. Freeze on a pan until solid then place into an airtight container to store for up to 3 months. Thaw dough in the fridge overnight, or on the counter for 30 minutes, then roll in the cinnamon sugar coating and bake.
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Filed Under: Cookies Bars & Candy, Desserts, Holiday, Southern Comfort Food Tagged With: Christmas cookies, cinnamon cookies, pumpkin, pumpkin pudding cookies, Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles, snickerdoodles

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Comments

  1. Bonnie says

    September 1, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    Hello! I would like to make a batch of these for when 6-8 hungry men come to help harvest my husband”s crops. I like to make as much food ahead as I can to save time, can these cookies be frozen? Thank you, they sound GREAT, I can’t wait to make them!

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    • Melissa says

      September 1, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Bonnie, how nice of you! You can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 or 4 weeks. When doing so, cool completely then place into the freezer in a single layer on a pan to freeze. Place frozen cookies into an airtight freezer safe container to store. For these cookies, you can also freeze rounds of unbaked dough before baking. Freeze on a pan until solid then place into an airtight container to store for up to 3 months. Thaw dough in the fridge overnight, or on the counter for 30 minutes, then roll in the cinnamon sugar coating and bake.

      Reply
      • Bonnie says

        September 1, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Thank you!

  2. Lisa Contreras says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    I have looked in several stores all over town and NO one has pumpkin spice instant pudding mix. Had my heart set on making these for my daughter’s Halloween birthday party. It’s not actually going to be until next Sunday , Nov. 4 so might you have any suggestions about a substitution for the pudding mix? Thanks!

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    • Melissa says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Ah what a shame. I can find it at my local Walmart and Kroger. The pumpkin pudding mix is imperative to the flavor of these cookies.

      Reply
    • Erika says

      September 8, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      I was thinking a box of vanilla pudding with pumpkin pie spice would yield the same flavor profile. I’m going to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 8, 2019 at 3:59 pm

        I think that’s a fantastic substitute yes!

      • Courtney says

        November 8, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Did this work? How much pumpkin pie spice did you use?

      • Carolyn Vierra says

        October 18, 2020 at 4:50 pm

        Can veg margarine,like Imperial be used
        Also where can I find the pumpkin instant pudding
        And could I use pumpkin pie spices and vanilla instant pudding
        If I can’t find the pumpkin instant pudding

      • Melissa says

        October 18, 2020 at 6:22 pm

        You probably could adapt using margarine, if you prefer it. The pudding mix is usually found at Walmart or Kroger depending on where you are. Yes, you could like adapt with vanilla pudding and pumpkin pie spice but, it wouldn’t have actual pumpkin flavor.

    • Stephanie Marshall says

      November 2, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Amazon has it – you just have to buy a few boxes at a time. 😉

      Reply
  3. Nancy Belardo says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Hi Melissa,
    I would love to make the Pumpkin Snickerdoodles for Halloween. I don’t want to buy a whole package of Crisco as I will never use it. Any substitution you can suggest?
    Thank you!
    Nancy Belardo

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    • Melissa says

      October 27, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Hi Nancy, you can use all butter but, it will change the texture.

      Reply

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