Description
Enjoy the warm and cozy flavors of fall with these delicious Pumpkin Maple Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights, or a seasonal treat, these bakery-style cookies blend spicy pumpkin, sweet maple syrup, and optional gourmet mix-ins for an irresistible fall dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add liquids: Mix in egg, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.
- Chill and bake: Cover and chill dough for at least 1 hour, then drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances flavor and prevents spreading during baking.
- Optional mix-ins can be tailored to your taste for gourmet variations.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg