Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these chewy maple pumpkin cookies. These treats are a perfect blend of rich maple syrup and spiced pumpkin, creating a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Coated in a sweet spiced sugar mixture, they bring an extra layer of warmth and sweetness to every bite. Ideal for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or as heartfelt gifts, these cookies will impress everyone who tries them. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable spices, baking these cookies is a breeze, making them a must-have addition to your autumn baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 c (270g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c (226g) European style unsalted butter, browned and cool but still liquid
- 1 c (200g) light brown sugar
- 1/3 c (79ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/2 c (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted
- 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) maple extract, optional
- 1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare brown butter by melting it in a saucepan until golden brown with nutty bits; let cool.
- Drain excess moisture from canned pumpkin using paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix cooled brown butter with brown sugar and maple syrup; add egg yolk and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Create uniform cookie balls using a cookie scoop and roll them in spiced sugar mixture before placing on sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes; allow cooling on sheets before transferring to racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg