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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies
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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these chewy maple pumpkin cookies. Featuring a delightful blend of maple syrup and pumpkin, these cookies are wonderfully chewy and bursting with seasonal flavors. Coated in a sweet, spiced sugar, each cookie offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an irresistible treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm with your favorite fall beverage, or serve them as part of a festive dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 c (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c (226g) European style unsalted butter, browned and cool but still liquid
  • 1 c (200g) light brown sugar
  • 1/3 c (79ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1/2 c (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) maple extract, optional
  • 1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend

Instructions

  1. Make brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and aromatic. Allow it to cool.
  2. Prepare the pumpkin puree by blotting excess moisture from canned pumpkin using paper towels.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Mix in egg yolk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, and optional maple extract.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in spiced sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until set but still soft.

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