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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. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of rich maple sweetness and warm pumpkin spice, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With their delightful chewiness, enhanced by brown butter and a spiced sugar coating, these cookies are a must-bake for festive gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, they promise to become a favorite in your collection of cookie recipes.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Make brown butter by melting it in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Let cool.
  2. Prepare pumpkin by blotting excess moisture with paper towels.
  3. In one bowl, whisk together flour, spice blend, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix cooled brown butter with brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Add egg yolk and mix well.
  5. Stir in prepared pumpkin and extracts until combined.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Chill dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Form dough balls, roll in spiced sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes until puffed; let cool before enjoying.

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