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A stack of freshly baked Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies cooling on a wire rack, showcasing their texture and color.

Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies combine the warm flavors of maple and pumpkin for a chewy, delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup caramel bits

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and egg until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. If using, press chopped pecans or caramel bits into the tops of the cookies.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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