Description
Delicious maple pumpkin cookies with warm spices and a hint of sweetness, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cool the Cookies: Let cool on baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: maple pumpkin cookies, fall baking, pumpkin recipes, dessert
