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Pumpkin Maple Cookies

Pumpkin Maple Cookies: Your New Fall Favorite Treat

Delicious Pumpkin Maple Cookies that perfectly capture the essence of fall with soft, chewy texture and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free 1:1 flour blend can be used
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warmth and spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg enhances seasonal flavor
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted let it cool slightly before mixing in
  • ¾ cup brown sugar provides deep sweetness
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adds to chewiness
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • ¼ cup maple syrup substitutable with honey if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract introduces depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Cream the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg yolk into the butter-sugar blend.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients gradually into wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Chill the dough covered for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape the cookies by scooping about 1½ tablespoons of dough and rolling into balls.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, always use pure pumpkin puree and chill the dough to achieve the perfect chewy texture. Measure flour carefully for best results.

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