Description
Pumpkin Maple Cookies are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and maple in soft, chewy bites. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence on chilly days, these cookies fill your kitchen with inviting aromas that evoke the essence of fall. Easy to prepare and delightful to share, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg