Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Monsters Recipe

These Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Monsters are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Combining the classic flavors of snickerdoodles with pumpkin spice, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

The recipe is easy to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies that are perfect for any Halloween gathering or celebration.

Festive Halloween Cookies

These cookies feature a delightful blend of pumpkin spice and cinnamon sugar, creating a unique twist on traditional snickerdoodles. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and is perfect for sharing with friends and family during the spooky season.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Candy eyes for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree and eggs, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. If desired, add candy eyes to create monster faces.