Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these soft and chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a sweet maple glaze, these cookies are perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
For the maple glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Then, mix in the pumpkin puree and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Maple Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Desserts
