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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these chewy maple pumpkin cookies. The perfect combination of pumpkin and warm spices creates a delightful treat that fills your home with a sweet aroma while baking. These cookies are soft, buttery, and irresistibly chewy, making them ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up a batch any day of the week to share with family and friends—or savor all to yourself!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin or chai spice blend
  • 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)
  • Granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and fragrant. Allow it to cool.
  2. Blot excess moisture from the canned pumpkin using paper towels.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix brown butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until combined.
  4. Stir in the egg yolk and blotted pumpkin along with vanilla and optional maple extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  8. Roll cookie dough into balls, coat in spiced sugar mixture, and place on prepared sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden around the edges.

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