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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Perfectly Spiced

Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Perfectly Spiced Bliss

Delight in the cozy flavors of Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 270 g All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar adds sweetness and moisture
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda essential for rising
  • 0.5 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice Blend can swap for chai spice
  • 0.5 cup Browned Butter let cool before mixing
  • 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup honey can be substituted
  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin Puree blot excess moisture
  • 1 large Egg Yolk binding agent
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional for flavor
  • 1 tsp Maple Extract optional for extra flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice blend, and salt until combined.
  2. In another bowl, mix the cooled browned butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the butter mixture and blend well.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and let the dough sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare a baking sheet and roll portions of the dough into balls, then roll in cinnamon and sugar.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes, checking at the 9-10 minute mark.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure you blot pumpkin puree to prevent cakey cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread for freshness.

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