Description
Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall treat, bringing together the warm flavors of maple syrup and pumpkin in a delightful cookie that’s soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. With a sweet and spiced sugar coating that adds a satisfying crunch to each bite, these cookies are perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy nights in, or as sweet gifts for loved ones. Easy to make and bursting with seasonal flavor, these cookies will become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a warm beverage or add them to your dessert platter for an inviting touch at any celebration.
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
- Make brown butter by melting it until it turns golden brown. Let it cool.
- Prepare pumpkin puree by blotting excess moisture with paper towels.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients: mix cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in another bowl; add egg yolk and mix well.
- Stir in pumpkin and vanilla extracts until combined.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; chill dough for at least 8 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form dough into balls, roll in spiced sugar mixture, and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg