Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies
Delight in these chewy maple pumpkin cookies that perfectly blend warm pumpkin flavors with a touch of maple syrup, creating a cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- to taste Sugar for coating For sprinkling on top before baking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree to the buttery mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until everything is well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and sprinkle them with sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until you see golden edges.
- Let them cool before enjoying!
Notes
For a crunchier top, add a sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or refrigerate for longer storage. Consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.