Description
These chewy maple pumpkin cookies are a delightful autumn treat that combines the rich flavors of maple syrup and pumpkin with warm spices for a cozy, comforting experience. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are perfect for sharing during family gatherings, festive celebrations, or as a sweet snack at home. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you’ll love how quickly they come together. Enjoy them warm with your favorite beverage or pack them for lunch—a delicious addition to any meal!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin or chai spice blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup European-style unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (blotted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin or chai spice blend
Instructions
- Make the brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, then cool.
- Blot canned pumpkin to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt in one bowl; in another bowl mix cooled brown butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg yolk, and pumpkin.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C), line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into balls and coat in sugar/spice mixture.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until slightly puffed; cool on sheets before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg