Description
Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies are the ultimate fall treat! Soft and chewy, these delicious cookies are infused with pumpkin puree and drizzled with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, they offer a delightful balance of warm spices and rich flavors that will leave you craving more. Easy to make and visually appealing, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts. - Substitute regular flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour as needed. - Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can enhance flavor and texture.