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Maple Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Maple Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
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These Maple Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful blend of pumpkin and maple flavors, creating soft, chewy treats perfect for fall. The cookies are enhanced with warm spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze, making them a must-have for cozy days.

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

For the maple glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients – Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugars – Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add the Wet Ingredients – Beat in egg, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients – Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  6. Scoop and Bake – Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Making the Maple Glaze – Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Glaze cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil instead of butter.
  • Chill dough for thicker cookies.
  • Glaze cookies only when completely cooled.

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Keywords: Maple Pumpkin Cookies, Fall Baking, Pumpkin Spice, Maple Glaze, Soft Cookies

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