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A stack of freshly baked Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies, showcasing their soft texture and golden-brown color.

Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

These chewy maple pumpkin cookies are a delightful fall treat. They are soft, spiced, and have a wonderful maple flavor.
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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 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup caramel bits optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring 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, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. If using, stir in the chopped nuts or caramel bits.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. They will continue to cook as they cool.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 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.