Description
These Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies feature a soft and tender texture infused with warm fall spices, pumpkin puree, and rich maple syrup. Perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday cookie trays, or simply enjoying a cozy snack, these cookies deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and seasonal flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined for an even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar using a mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the pure maple syrup, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing until smooth and evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just blended to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Portion the Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them appropriately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly set but the centers remain soft, achieving the desired chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal texture.
Notes
- For extra maple flavor, drizzle the cooled cookies with a simple maple glaze made from powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the cookies’ chewy, soft texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to preserve freshness.
- You can freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
