Description
These Maple Pumpkin Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for autumn baking. Adam from NoobRecipes brings you a simple recipe that guarantees delicious, soft cookies with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- For the maple glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla. Mix in pumpkin puree and maple syrup until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop dough by tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 12-15 minutes, until edges are set and tops puff slightly.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle or spread glaze over cooled cookies. Let set 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These taste amazing with hot apple cider!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American