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Chewy Maple Pumpkin Cookies

chewy maple pumpkin cookies
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Experience the warmth of fall with these delightful chewy maple pumpkin cookies. Infused with the rich flavors of pure maple syrup and warm autumn spices, each bite offers a soft, chewy texture that feels like a hug on a chilly day. These cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet surprise for friends and family. The process is simple and fun — roll the dough in spiced sugar before baking, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these cookies are sure to become a favorite seasonal treat.

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
  • 1/2 c (125g) canned pumpkin, blotted
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin or chai spice blend

Instructions

  1. Make brown butter by melting European style unsalted butter until golden brown. Let it cool.
  2. Prep canned pumpkin by draining excess moisture.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin spice blend, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter, light brown sugar, and pure maple syrup until smooth. Mix in egg yolk, blotted pumpkin puree, vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Chill dough for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll chilled dough into balls and coat in spiced granulated sugar.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes until just set but soft.

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