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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these chewy maple pumpkin cookies. Soft and buttery, each bite is infused with rich maple syrup and warm spices that bring comfort to chilly evenings. Their delightful texture, enhanced by brown butter, makes them a perfect treat for family gatherings or quiet afternoons at home. With a spiced sugar coating, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look irresistible on any dessert table. Prepare to share them or keep them all to yourself—they’re simply that good!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup European-style unsalted butter (browned)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (blotted)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty, then cool.
  2. Blot excess moisture from the pumpkin puree using paper towels.
  3. Whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
  4. In another bowl, mix cooled butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until combined.
  5. Stir in the egg yolk, pumpkin, vanilla, and optional maple extract.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Chill the dough covered in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Roll chilled dough into balls and coat in spiced sugar before placing on sheets.
  10. Bake for 12–14 minutes; let cool before enjoying.

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