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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies

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If you’re craving a cozy autumn treat, these chewy maple pumpkin cookies are the answer! Bursting with the warm flavors of maple syrup and pumpkin, each cookie offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, the rich aroma wafting from your kitchen will make this recipe an instant favorite. With simple, wholesome ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.

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 (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (drained)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
  2. Drain excess moisture from canned pumpkin using paper towels.
  3. Whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter with brown sugar and maple syrup.
  5. Stir in egg yolk and drained pumpkin, then mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture without over-mixing.
  7. Cover dough and chill 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 sugar/spice mixture before placing on sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes until puffy; allow to cool on sheets before transferring to racks.

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