Description

These Maple Pumpkin Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with warm autumn spices. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and pumpkin puree, they’re the perfect fall treat for dessert tables, gifting, or cozy snacks with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: extra granulated sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add maple syrup, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor. Blot pumpkin puree with a paper towel to reduce moisture for chewier cookies. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies. Drizzle with maple glaze or cream cheese frosting for an extra festive touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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